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Daniel Martin

Case from Lawton, OK dated Mar 16, 2014

Victim Details

Daniel Martin

Male

Black / African American

Lawton

OK

2014-03-16

47

Daniel

Martin

07/09/2026

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In the spring of 2014, a decorated Army veteran's life was cut short in Lawton, Oklahoma, after a call he made to the police for help took a tragic turn. Daniel Martin Jr., a 47-year-old Black male, was fatally shot by police on March 16, 2014, at his home. His wife, Tina, had encouraged him to make the call, fearing for their safety due to what they believed were vandals outside their residence.

On that day, a frantic Martin contacted 911 to report the disturbance, informing the dispatch ...
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  • Officer-involved shooting kills Lawton man
  • Lawton police shooting justified; man answered door with a gun
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