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Abel Rodriguez Martinez
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Gender
Male
Age
36 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/27/2009
Location
2745 Ivandell Road Dallas TX 75211 Dallas
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Officers responded to a complaint that people were being loud and shooting at a residence. In the backyard of the residence, Officer Paul Ford told Martinez in English and Spanish to show his hands. Martinez put down a beer and reached for a cell phone. Officer Ford shot at Martinez five times with his patrol rifle, striking five times. Martinez died at the scene. Raul Martinez was arrested in the same backyard with a .40-caliber pistol.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Dallas Police Department
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National Anthem
United States