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David Martinez

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 14, 2015

Victim Details

David Martinez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2015-06-14

40

David

Martinez

07/02/2026


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On June 14, 2015, 40-year-old David Martinez was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the Gage Park neighborhood on the city's Southwest Side. Martinez, a Hispanic male, was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were initially unclear, and no suspects were immediately identified.

Following an extensive investigation, authorities arrested 26-year-old Erik Martinez in connection with the mu ...
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  • Scene of the crime: 1 dead, 1 hurt in Back of the Yards shooting
  • David Martinez Jr, age 40 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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