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Samuel Martinez
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Gender
Male
Age
34 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/27/2005
Location
2700 Corner of Countrywalk Circle and Creekside Drive North San Jose CA 95132 Santa Clara
Cause of Death
Deadly force
After a woman called 911 to report that her ex-boyfriend was breaking into her home Thursday, a San Jose police officer shot and killed him when he charged at the officer with a baton, authorities said. When the San Jose Police arrived Samuel Martinez came out of his van and approached the one police officer. The police officer used the Taser gun and tasered him twice then the officer shot Samuel several times. Samuel died at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center that morning.
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Alleged Responsible Party
San Jose Police Department
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United States