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Leeza Martinez

Case from Saint-petersburg, FL dated May 16, 2021

Victim Details

Leeza Martinez

Female

Saint-petersburg

FL

2021-05-16

27

Leeza

Martinez

06/28/2026

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On May 16, 2021, 27-year-old Leeza Martinez was tragically shot and killed in her home in St. Petersburg, Florida. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when police received a call about a shooting at the 1200 block of 8th Avenue South. Upon arrival, officers found Martinez critically injured and she was immediately transported to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The shooting took place while her 18-month-old daughter was present in the home, though the child was unharme ...
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  • wtsp.com: Police: Man arrested after killing woman in domestic-related shooting in St. Pete
  • Tampa Bay Times: Man arrested in domestic homicide in St. Petersburg
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