Florence Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, December 27, 1947
Add to My HeroesHenry Grady Martin, Jr.
Patrolman Martin was shot and killed by a jail prisoner. Three officers had entered the prisoner's cell to quiet the prisoner, who was creating a disturbance. Another officer saw that the prisoner had a gun and drew his, but the prisoner was able to shoot all three officers before being killed.
Patrolman Martin, a WWII U.S. Army veteran, had been with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents, three sisters, and a brother.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed by another officer
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Martin.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 30, 2019
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