Patrolman Guadalupe J. Martinez
San Antonio Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Friday, September 4, 1970

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, September 4, 1970
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman Martinez was shot and killed while he and his partner attempted to talk an elderly man into dropping his gun. The suspect was standing on his front porch when he suddenly raised the weapon and shot Patrolman Martinez. His partner returned fire and killed the suspect.

Patrolman Martinez had been with the agency for two years.