Sal Martinez is a minor supporting character in Season 2 of Gotham. He is an officer in the Gotham City Police Department and a member of Unit Alpha of the Strike Force. He was portrayed by Lucas Salvagno.
History[]
Prior to becoming a cop, Martinez had already become a skilled marksman having spent much time at the Gotham Gun Range. His mother used to be a cleaner there and after she died, the owner let Martinez keep coming till he worked out his anger issues.
As he finished his academy training, Martinez was headhunted by the GCPD's new captain, Nathaniel Barnes, who wanted him on his new Strike Force. Martinez agreed and joined Unit Alpha along with fellow rookies Jodie Mac, Carl Pinkney and Luke Garrett. For their first assignment, the Strike Force were called out to protect a Gotham councilman from assassination by Victor Zsasz. Zsasz escaped following the confrontation, but the councilman was saved.
Death[]
In the episode "Mommy's Little Monster", Martinez was among the police contingent assigned to protect Theo Galavan during his victory party following the mayoral election. The Penguin had threatened Galavan's life and sent an army of thugs disguised as him to attack the party. Martinez watched Penguin's army advancing from the roof, but another was up there also who began firing on Penguin's men. Martinez turned to face Tabitha Galavan and drew his weapon, ordering her to give herself up. However, Tabitha easily overpowered the rookie cop, putting him on his back before stabbing him in the throat with her heel.