Gracey Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, August 3, 1907
Add to My HeroesMarcus M. Martin
Special Officer Marcus Martin was shot and killed while patrolling a section of town by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad tracks.
As he passed by a home the owner came out and confronted him. After exchanging words the man pulled out a pistol and fatally shot Officer Martin.
The town marshal immediately responded to the scene but the subject had already fled the scene.
Officer Martin had been appointed a special officer to assist the town marshal on weekend nights. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOfficer Martin,
On today, the 108th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gracey. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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