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Martin Valdivia

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the night of October 30, 2024, Martin Valdivia, a 37-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot outside an apartment complex located on the 5600 block of Cabot Cove Drive. The incident occurred shortly after 11:15 PM when multiple calls were made to the police reporting gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, officers found Valdivia lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at 11:42 PM.

Following the shooting, police apprehended J ...Read More
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  • WTTE: Late-night shooting near Hilliard leaves one man dead, suspect charged with murder
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    Victim Details

    Martin Valdivia

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-10-30

    37

    Martin

    Valdivia

    12/04/2025

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