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Martinez Long Gets Two Years Probation for Self-Defense Shooting

9/10/2026

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Martinez Long, 19, received two years probation after shooting gunman Cameron Watkins in self-defense at Fairlane Town Center.
Cameron Watkins had killed Keonte Seaborn and wounded another before Long intervened.
Long, without a concealed-carry permit, must complete handgun safety classes and cognitive-behavioral therapy during probation.
Successful completion will expunge his record under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act.

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Story summary

Martinez Long, 19, received two years probation after shooting gunman Cameron Watkins in self-defense at Fairlane Town Center.
Cameron Watkins had killed Keonte Seaborn and wounded another before Long intervened.
Long, without a concealed-carry permit, must complete handgun safety classes and cognitive-behavioral therapy during probation.
Successful completion will expunge his record under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act.