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Martin Padilla

Case from Tucson, AZ dated Jun 30, 2017

Victim Details

Martin Padilla

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Tucson

AZ

2017-06-30

40

Martin

Padilla

Yes

07/10/2026

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In the summer of 2017, a seemingly ordinary day turned tragic for the Padilla family in what began as a minor traffic dispute. On June 30th, 40-year-old Martin Padilla, a male U.S. Army veteran, was patiently teaching his teenage son how to drive in Marana, just outside of Tucson. Their driving lesson was fatefully interrupted when they encountered Marcus Dickson. The situation escalated after Dickson reportedly honked his horn when Padilla did not proceed immediately at a green arrow. This init ...
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  • Arizona Daily Star: Police release names of suspect, victim in Marana slaying
  • Marana shooting victim buried by family, friends - Tucson - KOLD
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