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Thomas E. Martz Jr.

United States · Aged 31 · Died 07/15/2002
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Deadly force

Thomas Martz allegedly was drunk and threatening children. When Officer Todd Kobitz approached the house, Martz allegedly rushed at him with a gun, and Kobitz shot and killed him.

Alleged responsible partyValparaiso Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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