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WASHINGTON – The police say a passionate runner who was killed in a residential area of the nation's capital was probably a random target. Police chief Peter Newsham said the assassination of 35-year-old Wendy Karina Martinez was probably random and her family lamented the "senseless tragedy".
Police said the Georgetown alumni had been stabbed several times Tuesday night and that they had stumbled upon a nearby restaurant for help. The restaurant's director, Tommy Wu, showed CBS News correspondent Chip Reid a video surveillance of the incident, which seems to show the collapse of a wounded Martinez as customers get their bearings. rushed towards her.
The restaurant's director, Tommy Wu, showed the video surveillance of Chip Reid, CBS News correspondent, about the incident.
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Police are looking for an assailant who fled the area south of 11th Street.
Newsham said that a nearby nurse tried to save lives before the arrival of emergency teams, reported CBS affiliate, WUSA-TV. Martinez was taken to a hospital where she died of her injuries.
On Wednesday night, Martinez's family issued the following statement:
"We are deeply saddened by this senseless tragedy, Wendy Karina Martinez was the light of our lives, not only she was a passionate runner, but a dedicated Christian, a great friend and a motivated professional. A girl and a friend could be, she was also excited to plan her upcoming wedding with her fiancé, Daniel Hincapie, who were engaged last week. "
FiscalNote, Inc. tweeted Wednesday that Martinez was the chief of staff of the technology company. Martinez's family released Wednesday a statement asking for confidentiality to mourn Martinez, who had been engaged last week.
Martinez was a passionate runner known for running several kilometers across the city. She lived near the place where the stabbings took place, said Newsham.
Police are offering a $ 25,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a suspect.
