Miguel Martinez, 19
Waxahachie, Texas
June 03, 2015
Agencies: Italy Police Department - Texas
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
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Overview 
Two brothers in a stolen police SUV died early Wednesday morning after a standoff that closed Interstate 35E near Waxahachie. Italy police have identified the two men as Miguel Martinez, 19, and Daniel Dankert, 23. One is suspected of suicide, the other was shot and killed by officers. "It's kind of a sad deal," said Italy police Chief Shawn Martin. "You never want to see anybody lose their life." For more than two hours, deputies used the two-way police radio in the stolen cruiser to negotiate with the men inside. The drama was heard live by thousands of people across the country who found the audio feed on the Internet.
Additional Resources:
- http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/transmissions-document-final-minutes-of-police-car-thieves/148865933 added June 25, 2016 11:20
- http://elliscountycitizen.com/2015/06/03/suspects-dead-after-standoff-involving-stolen-police-suv/ added June 25, 2016 11:20
- https://www.facebook.com/denverwestword/posts/10153637608732795 added March 01, 2016 06:54
Over kill and horrible negotiator plus lies to cover the police officers negligence
The police had armor ... all they had to do was comply or shot him in the leg. Not leave him to a closed casket?
If you can find the original video that has been hidden from the internet you will understand
The police officer should not have left them a lone after knowing that they can get out of the hand cuffs...
The police SUV was only stolen due to the officers negligence
Negotiator should have given them a phone.. they took a chance and it was wrong!