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Christian David Gurrola Martinez

Death by Force
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In the late afternoon of a summer day in Norman, Oklahoma, a dispute between two drivers escalated into a fatal encounter that ended the life of 41-year-old Christian David Gurrola Martinez. On July 18, 2023, what began as an altercation on the road tragically concluded in gunfire, leaving a family and community to mourn an unexpected loss.

The incident unfolded in the 4100 block of West Main Street. Gurrola Martinez and another individual, later identified as 62-year-old Mark Kottka, wer ...Read More
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  • Man Arraigned On Murder Charge In Connection To Norman Shooting
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    Victim Details

    Christian David Gurrola Martinez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Norman

    OK

    2023-07-18

    41

    Christian

    David Gurrola Martinez

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
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    11/12/2024
    Did anyone else come across the conflicting info about where Christian actually passed away? It's be... ...Read More
    08/10/2023
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