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Durval Martin

Case from Washington, DC dated Dec 16, 2008

Victim Details

Durval Martin

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Washington

DC

2008-12-16

2008-12-16

35

Durval

Martin

06/26/2026


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In the early hours of a Tuesday morning in Washington, D.C., the life of 35-year-old Durval Martins was tragically cut short. On December 16, 2008, at approximately 3:06 am, Martins was shot and killed at the intersection of 11th and Q Streets, NW. An officer on patrol about a block away reportedly heard the gunshots and, upon investigating, discovered Martins on the street with his wallet still in his hand. Paramedics were called, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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