Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Marvin Martin III
Gender : Male
Age : 50
Race : White
Date : 02/14/2024
Location : 1800 block of North Finney Street
City : Chillicothe
County : Peoria
State : Illinois
Agency : Chillicothe Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed during traffic stop over allegedly stolen car
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 14, 2024, Chillicothe Police stopped 50-year-old Marvin Martin III on the 1800 block of North Finney Street, believing he was driving a stolen vehicle. As officers approached, Martin allegedly reached for a weapon. Police engaged him in a shootout, during which Martin was struck and killed by gunfire.
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The incident is under investigation by the Chillicothe Police Department, and the identities of the officers involved have not been publicly disclosed.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality (Marvin Martin III)
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Last Update: 12/06/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wandtv.com/news/local/chillicothe-man-shot-dead-in-police-shootout-allegedly-stolen-car/
https://www.peoriajournal.com/chillicothe-police-incident-martin/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/police-shooting-chillicothe-2024/
