Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Henry Martinez Jr.
Gender : Male
Age : 49
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 01/03/2021
Location : 580 SE 13th Street
City : Ontario
County : Malheur
State : Oregon
Agency : Ontario Police Department, Malheur County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a call at 12:20 p.m. regarding Henry Martinez Jr. allegedly holding a woman, Carlen Mercado, against her will. Martinez was reported to have a knife and was threatening to kill Mercado. Officers and deputies arrived at the trailer home and engaged in hours of unsuccessful negotiations with Martinez. Attempts to force him out of the building using flashbangs and gas were unsuccessful. Martinez allegedly pointed a knife toward police, and they opened fire, killing him. Mercado was found deceased inside, having apparently been dead for some time.
The incident is under investigation by the Oregon State Police, with findings to be reviewed by the Malheur County District Attorney's Office.
