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Walter Martinez Jr

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Sep 16, 2016

Victim Details

Walter Martinez Jr

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2016-09-16

23

Walter

Martinez Jr

07/20/2026

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Walter Martinez Jr., a 23-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on September 16, 2016, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Martinez was shot and killed in an incident that also resulted in the death of another individual and injuries to two others. The shooting occurred on Heliotrope Drive near the 101 Freeway and Melrose Avenue, where a group had gathered. The gunfire erupted shortly before 8 p.m., leading to a chaotic scene that left ...
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  • KTLA: 2 Men Injured in East Hollywood Shooting Expected to Survive; 1 Victim Identified
  • KTLA: Multiple People Shot in East Hollywood; at Least 2 Dead, 2 More Critically Injured: LAPD
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