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Joseph Preston Martin

Case from North-miami-beach, FL dated Apr 27, 1990

Victim Details

Joseph Preston Martin

Male

White / Caucasian

North-miami-beach

FL

1990-04-27

28

Joseph

Preston Martin

07/12/2026

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Joseph Preston Martin, a 28-year-old police officer from North Miami Beach, FL, tragically lost his life on April 27, 1990. Officer Martin, who was serving with the Metro-Dade Police Department, was conducting a routine traffic stop at the intersection of NE 13th Avenue and NE 151st Street when he encountered a stolen vehicle occupied by three men involved in a series of burglaries and robberies. As he approached the vehicle, one of the passengers exited and opened fire, striking Officer Martin ...
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