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Christian David Gurrola Martinez

Case from Norman, OK dated Jul 18, 2023

Victim Details

Christian David Gurrola Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Norman

OK

2023-07-18

41

Christian

David Gurrola Martinez

07/07/2026

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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 ...
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  • Man Arraigned On Murder Charge In Connection To Norman Shooting
  • KFOR.com Oklahoma City: Argument turns deadly on Main Street in Norman
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