Tama County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Monday, August 2, 1920
Nathaniel "Nat" Martin
Deputy Sheriff Nat Martin was killed when his service revolver accidentally discharged as he and a posse were pursuing two car thieves.
As Deputy Martin stepped out of his car he caught his revolver trigger against the door causing the revolver to fire, the bullet entering his arm and chest.
Deputy Martin had been appointed a deputy only three weeks before his death. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 3 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Accidental)
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