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Valentin Martinez

Case from Fontana, CA dated Jun 06, 2025

Victim Details

Valentin Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Fontana

CA

2025-06-06

42

Valentin

Martinez

06/25/2026

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On June 6, 2025, Valentin Martinez, 42, male, Hispanic/Latino, was found in the roadway in the Fontana area of San Bernardino County after being fatally shot. Deputies from the sheriff’s Fontana station were dispatched on a report of a man down in the street, and the victim was subsequently identified as Valentin Martinez, 42, male. His death was recorded the same day in Fontana.

Within days, investigators identified two people believed to be responsible for the killing and learned the ...
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  • Nixle: Duo Responsible for Fontana Man's Murder Located and Arrested in Arizona from SBSD - Headquarters : Nixle
  • Suspects in Southern California murder investigation found in Arizona
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