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Angel Martinez

Death by Force
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A quiet Monday morning in Reno was shattered by sudden and indiscriminate violence on July 28, 2025, claiming the life of 66-year-old Hispanic male Angel Martinez. A longtime Reno-Sparks resident, Martinez was driving through the parking lot of the Grand Sierra Resort when a gunman unleashed a barrage of bullets just after 7:25 a.m. near the valet area. Martinez, who had worked in area casinos for over three decades, often stopped at the resort for a cup of coffee to unwind after his overnight s ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Angel Martinez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Reno

    NV

    2025-07-28

    66

    Angel

    Martinez

    11/10/2025

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