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Jared Augustine Martinez

Case from Grand Junction, CO dated Feb 20, 2021

Victim Details

Jared Augustine Martinez

Male

White / Caucasian

Grand Junction

CO

2021-02-20

22

Jared

Augustine Martinez

07/12/2026

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Jared Augustine Martinez, a 22-year-old male student at Colorado Mesa University, tragically lost his life on the night of February 20, 2021, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was attending a house party on Teller Avenue when the joyous occasion turned into a scene of senseless violence. Martinez was a kind-hearted individual, known for his willingness to help others and his ability to make friends instantly. In his final moments, he exemplified this selflessness by shielding a friend from the gun ...
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  • https://www.kjct8.com: Suspect taken into custody in connection to Grand Junction party shooting that left one dead
  • Dignity Memorial: Jared Martinez Obituary - Grand Junction, CO
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