Deputy Sheriff Marion Martin

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Marion Martin
End of Watch: Fri, Apr 10th, 1942
Date of Incident: Thu, Apr 9th, 1942
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 29

Survivors

His wife and two children

Incident

Deputy Marion Martin died of wounds he received the previous day when he was shot after responding to a disturbance call at a bar.

As Deputy Martin entered the bar, he was shot by one of the men inside. The suspect attempted to escape but was shot and killed by the Chief Deputy.

Deputy Martin is survived by his wife and two children.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Knott County Sheriff's Office Patch
54 Main Street West
P.O. Box 1170
Hindman, Kentucky 41822-1170
(606) 785-5354

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