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Alonzo Rocky Martínez

Case from Taos, NM dated Mar 01, 2021

Victim Details

Alonzo Rocky Martínez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Taos

NM

2021-03-01

62

Alonzo

Rocky Martínez

07/19/2026

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Alonzo Rocky Martínez, a 62-year-old Hispanic male, was a lifelong resident of Taos, New Mexico, whose life was unexpectedly cut short on March 1, 2021. His death, which occurred in a vehicle, was the result of a tragic and unforeseen incident involving a firearm.

On that day, Martínez was with his grandson, Jonah Martínez, and the two were on their way to a target shooting session. Inside the vehicle, the younger Martínez was handling a Ruger handgun. Under the mistaken belief that t ...
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  • Obituary for Alonzo "Rocky" Martinez | DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos
  • The Taos News: Accidental shooting ends in death
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