Trooper William Martz
Michigan State Police
Michigan

End of Watch: Thursday, March 12, 1925
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Trooper Martz was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while guarding bank robbers at the Berrien County Jail. The other officer began to inspect his own revolver when it discharged and struck Trooper Martz. He succumbed to his injuries two days later.

 
Photograph: Trooper William Martz

Patch image: Michigan State Police, Michigan

Visit Trooper Martz's memorial at www.ODMP.org