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Martin Lawrence

Case from Evansdale, IA dated Feb 26, 2016

Victim Details

Martin Lawrence

Male

Black / African American

Evansdale

IA

2016-02-26

45

Martin

Lawrence

06/25/2026

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In the early morning hours of February 26, 2016, a tragedy unfolded in a quiet neighborhood. Martin Lawrence, a 45-year-old Black/African American male, lost his life in what was determined to be a devastating accident. A probation officer with the department of corrections, he was returning to his home after a day of work, a routine he had likely followed countless times before.

As he stepped out of his vehicle, a fateful moment occurred. His handgun, which he had been carrying, slipped ...
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