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Christian Martinez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a winter day in Portland, Oregon, a family was irrevocably changed by a tragic accident. On January 2, 2021, a 23-year-old Hispanic male named Christian Martinez lost his life in a shooting that occurred inside a Northeast Portland apartment. The incident unfolded not as a result of a street altercation or a planned act of violence, but within the supposed safety of his own home, at the hands of his younger brother.

The two brothers were reportedly examining a new revolver that Angel M ...Read More
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  • oregonlive: Portland man faces manslaughter charge after accidental shooting death of brother
  • oregonlive: 1 injured, another arrested in NE Portland shooting
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    Victim Details

    Christian Martinez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Portland

    OR

    2021-01-02

    Christian

    Martinez

    11/30/2025

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    02/03/2024
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