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John J. Martin

United States · Aged 66 · Died 05/18/2017
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Little information was immediately released, but John Martin, a Clark County Jail inmate, was being treated at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center when he was shot and killed by jail guards. Police alleged that Martin "took action" that led to the shooting.

Alleged responsible partyClark County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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