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Carlos L. Martinez

Case from Magna, UT dated May 04, 2014

Victim Details

Carlos L. Martinez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Magna

UT

2014-05-04

40

Carlos

L. Martinez

06/26/2026

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In the community of Magna, Utah, a conflict over gang representation led to the tragic death of 40-year-old Hispanic male, Carlos Martinez, on May 4, 2014. The events of that day began with a verbal altercation between Martinez and two younger males concerning their gang affiliations in his neighborhood. This initial dispute escalated, with Martinez and another person reportedly seeking out the two males to continue the argument later that day.

The situation turned fatal when one of the i ...
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  • The Salt Lake Tribune: Utah man charged with fatal 2014 shooting in Magna
  • Magna man charged in gang-related murder case | KSL.com
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