On October 19, 2020, Jonathan Martinez, a 24-year-old resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, lost his life to gun violence. The incident occurred on Acushnet Avenue in Springfield, where Martinez was shot in the backyard of a home.
The events leading to Martinez's death began earlier in the day in Holyoke, where a 16-year-old girl stole Martinez's car from his home. Martinez discovered the stolen vehicle in Springfield and began to follow it. The girl, who was driving the stolen car, w
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