Victor Martinon

Death by Force

Victor Martinon, aged 16, was fatally shot on August 24, 2014, in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. The incident took place in the early morning, just before 6 a.m., as Victor was talking to friends on a sidewalk. He was approached and shot multiple times, leaving him fatally wounded. Despite rapid response efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Victor’s death occurred during a period marked by significant violence across Chicago, where numerous shootings were ...Read More

Victor Martinon, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial

August 19, 2014, 9:49 am - Homicide Watch Chicago