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Alexander Martinez

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 10, 2012

Victim Details

Alexander Martinez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Philadelphia

PA

2012-01-10

2012-01-10

23

Alexander

Martinez

07/22/2026


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On a cold January night in Philadelphia, a young man's life was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence that continues to haunt his family. Alexander 'Tito' Martinez, a 23-year-old male, was shot and killed on January 9, 2012, during an attempted robbery. Remembered for his creative spirit and love for art, hair, and makeup, Alexander was walking with his 16-year-old nephew to get Chinese food in the Nicetown neighborhood when they were confronted by two men. In a final act of love a ...
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