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Isaiah Lorenzo Zay Martinez

Case from Kannapolis, NC dated Jan 22, 2023

Victim Details

Isaiah Lorenzo Zay Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Kannapolis

NC

2023-01-22

18

Isaiah

Lorenzo Zay Martinez

06/23/2026

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On January 22, 2023, 18-year-old Isaiah Lorenzo Martinez was found deceased in a parking lot on Pacific Court in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Responding to a 911 call around 1:15 p.m., Kannapolis Police officers discovered Martinez had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

In the ensuing investigation, authorities identified two juvenile suspects, aged 14 and 16, believed to be involved in Martinez's death. On February 7, 2023, both were taken into custody and charged with his murder. Reports ...
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  • Obituary for Isaiah Lorenzo Martinez at Lamb Funeral Home, Inc.
  • wcnc.com: 1 man dies in Kannapolis shooting
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