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Cruz Angel Martinez

Death by Force
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Cruz Angel Martinez, a 16-year-old from Delano, California, tragically lost his life on September 20, 2014. The incident occurred on the 300 block of South El Dorado Circle, where Cruz was shot on a Saturday night. Despite being rushed to Delano Regional Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries. The coroner's office confirmed his identity and the cause of death as a fatal gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were initially unclear, prompting an investigation by local aut ...Read More
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  • 23ABC News: 16-year-old teen dies in Delano from gunshot wounds, city police department says
  • Teen shot, killed in Delano - KBAK
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    Victim Details

    Cruz Angel Martinez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Delano

    CA

    2014-09-20

    16

    Cruz

    Angel Martinez

    11/11/2025

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