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Markquett Martin
United States · Aged 21 · Died 02/10/2021
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Suicide
Two officers were driving through the JC Napier Homes housing complex when they were flagged down by someone who told them a guy wearing a blue bubble coat and beanie hat had a gun. Police said they were told that Markquett Martin, shouldn't have a gun. When officers approached, Martin ran from them. Officers chased him, and Martin allegedly fell and dropped a gun. Martin ran across a field, and his gun discharged, possibly accidentally.Police said no officers fired guns. Martin allegedly had a .40 caliber pistol with an extended magazine. He died from self-inflicted gunshot to his head.
Alleged responsible partyMetropolitan Nashville Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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