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Damian Martinez

Case from San Diego, CA dated Mar 03, 2025

Victim Details

Damian Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San Diego

CA

2025-03-03

19

Damian

Martinez

07/09/2026

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Damian Martinez, a 19-year-old Latino male from El Monte, California, was fatally shot on March 3, 2025, at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 8:30 p.m. and discovered Martinez deceased in a hallway of the hotel. Another victim, a 23-year-old male, was found outside the lobby suffering from gunshot wounds, though his injuries were not life-threatening.

The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Kevin Casey Larin from N ...
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  • Northridge Man Suspected In Fatal Hotel Shooting
  • Daily News: Northridge man suspected of killing El Monte co-worker in San Diego
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    I keep going back to the fact that they were all co-workers. It’s hard enough to process violence ... ...Read More
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