Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Cesar Martha
Age : 50
Gender : Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/26/2024
Location : 2600 block of North Mountain Avenue
City : Upland
County : San Bernardino
State : California
Agency : San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed by police during call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/26/2024 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Cesar Martha called 911 and reported that he believed someone was following him and that he had a handgun. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2600 block of North Mountain Avenue in Upland and located his parked vehicle. Deputies heard gunfire in the area and requested air support.
A helicopter crew observed Martha in nearby hills firing a handgun. Deputies from the Specialized Enforcement Division and crisis negotiators responded and attempted to communicate with him. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Martha later moved from his position toward deputies while still holding the handgun. Deputies opened fire, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the location.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division assumed the investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://hoodline.com/2024/02/fatal-law-enforcement-shooting-in-upland-under-investigation-by-san-bernardino-county-sheriff-s-office/
https://www.facebook.com/RedlandsDailyFacts/posts/924135996384031/
https://www.facebook.com/sbcountysheriff/posts/816880220482194/
