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Nelso Martinez

Case from Porterville, CA dated Aug 08, 2014

Victim Details

Nelso Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Porterville

CA

2014-08-08

25

Nelso

Martinez

07/18/2026

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Nelso Martinez, a 25-year-old landscaper from Porterville, California, tragically lost his life on August 8, 2014. On that day, deputies from the Tulare County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a gunshot wound victim in the 1700 block of E. Springville Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Nelso Martinez suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of first responders, Martinez succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The incident was reported to have occurred around 11:13 AM, ...
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  • ABC30 Fresno: 2 arrested in shooting death of gardening crew member near Porterville
  • http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/08/09/4062871/man-shot-dead-in-porterville-front.html
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