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David Martins

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of August 12, 2010, chaos erupted in a Dorchester neighborhood when gunfire shattered the night. David Martins, a 30-year-old Hispanic/Latino male, was shot in front of a residence on Adams Street, near Hemenway Park. Responding to the call at approximately 9:30 p.m., Boston police officers discovered a grim scene. Two individuals had been struck by bullets.

Martins was found critically wounded and was rushed to Boston Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his in ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    David Martins

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Boston

    MA

    2010-08-12

    2010-08-12

    30

    David

    Martins

    11/08/2025

    1


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