Town Constable Benjamin A. Martin
Moweaqua Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, February 1, 1902

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 1, 1902
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years

Constable Benjamin Martin was shot and killed by a restaurant proprietor he was attempting to arrest on a warrant for illegally selling liquor.

When Constable Martin told the man he was under arrest, he replied "come and get me". As he started around the counter to do so, the man raised a shotgun and fired both barrels, killing Constable Martin instantly.

The suspect was found guilty of Constable Martin's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison December 6, 1902.