LAPD officers responding to an "assault with a deadly weapon" report shot and killed David "Dizzy" Martinez because he allegedly had a hand gun and pulled the trigger twice. No gun was found; family disputes allegations. He died two months after the injury.
Victim's Name: David "Dizzy" Martinez
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: March 19, 2013
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban