Bio & Incident Details
Age: 28
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 2899
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/27/1990
Weapon: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect: Sentenced to death
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Officer Martin was shot and killed after he stopped a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was a stolen vehicle and was occupied by three men who had been on a crime spree of burglaries and robberies. As Officer Martin approached the vehicle the passenger exited and opened fire, striking him in the throat. Although mortally wounded, Officer Martin was able to return fire and wounded the suspect in the shoulder. All three suspects fled but were eventually apprehended. The accomplices were sentenced to 30 years and life in prison. The shooter was sentenced to death.
Officer Martin is survived by his wife, two children, father, and mother.
