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Resided:
KY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 07, 1947
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources
KY
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Conservation Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
KY
USA
Thu. Aug. 07, 1947
Summary:
Conservation Officer John Martin was shot and killed while investigating out-of-season squirrel hunting in Warren County. The suspect who shot Officer Martin was arrested approximately two hours. The man's brother was also arrested at a later date and charged as an accomplice.
Officer Martin was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He had served as a state conservation officer for only 4 months and was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
