Marquette City Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, August 24, 1924
Add to My HeroesMartin J. Ford
Chief Ford was shot and killed while he and his son chased the suspect wanted for murdering Patrolman Thomas Thornton earlier in the day. Chief Ford and his son exchanged shots with the suspect as he attempted to swim across the Chocalay River to escape. Both Chief Ford and his son were killed. The suspect was shot and killed by another officer.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace sir and always know that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice, and rest in peace to your son also for his incredible selfless and heroic actions that day.
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