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Christopher Templo Marquez

Age : 36

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 04/13/2021

Location : 1405 Park Blvd.

City : San Diego

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : San Diego Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 04/13/2021, San Diego police shot and killed 36 year old Christopher Templo Marquez following a prolonged standoff that moved through multiple parts of the city and ended near San Diego High School. Police reported that officers were searching for Marquez after reports of gunfire during an earlier encounter. Marquez took cover inside a dumpster on the school campus, where police maintained a perimeter for approximately 11 hours.
During the standoff, police stated that Marquez was accompanied by a woman. As the standoff continued, officers reported observing Marquez reposition the woman in a way they believed placed her at risk. Two police snipers opened fire, killing Marquez at the scene. The woman was not shot.
The San Diego County District Attorney later reviewed the incident and ruled the officers’ use of deadly force justified. No criminal charges were filed against the officers involved.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2021-04-12/shots-reportedly-fired-in-ocean-beach-and-downtown-san-diego-during-police-chase-swat-standoff-underway
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2022-12-16/district-attorney-clears-officers-deputies-in-10-san-diego-county-shootings