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Mario Bernardo Martinez
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Gender
Male
Age
29 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
10/30/2015
Location
N Town E Blvd and I-635 Mesquite TX 75150 Dallas
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police attempted to stop Martinez after he ran a stop sign and pursued him when he kept driving, according to authorities. Martinez eventually stopped his car on a highway and waved a gun and threatened officers, police said. Officers shot Martinez at the end of a 90-minute standoff when Martinez reportedly pointed a gun at them.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Mesquite Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety
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National Anthem
United States