Utah police officer justified in shooting, killing California fugitive who was armed with broken scissors

(Photo courtesy of West Jordan police) Jose Martinez, 34, was fatally shot by a West Jordan officer in 2019.

(Photo courtesy of West Jordan police) Jose Martinez, 34, was fatally shot by a West Jordan officer in 2019.

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