Lieutenant William Martin, Toledo Police Department, Ohio

Lieutenant William Martin

Toledo Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 1922

William Martin

Lieutenant William Martin was shot and killed and another officer with him was wounded during a gun battle with three men they were pursuing in a stolen automobile. Lieutenant Martin's partner shot and killed one suspect and the other two were apprehended.

It was discovered the trio were wanted in Kansas for the murder of three police officers: Patrolman C. Leroy Damron, of the Bonner Springs Police Department, shot and killed on August 23, 1922, and Sergeant Elmer C. Biggs and Patrolman Fred C. Wheeler, of the Kansas City Police Department, shot and killed September 1, 1922.

Both suspects were convicted of Lieutenant Martin's murder and sentenced to life.

Lieutenant Martin had served with the agency for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Officer is buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas County Ohio

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January 7, 2018