William Martin

Death by Force

Police Officer William J. Martin, aged 37, tragically lost his life on October 10, 1989, in Baltimore, Maryland. Officer Martin was responding to a report of drug dealing at an apartment building located on the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. Upon arrival, he entered the front door while two other officers covered the rear of the building. As Officer Martin ascended the stairs, he was ambushed by the suspect, who shot him in the head. Despite the efforts of his fellow officers, who returned f ...Read More

Newly-sworn Baltimore officer wears his late father's badge

William J. Martin

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