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- Oct. 09, 1970 -
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Oakland CA Police Dept. Patch
Resided: CA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Oct. 09, 1970
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 24 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Oakland Police Dept. - CA
455 7th St  
Oakland, CA   94607   USA
(510)238-3455
County: Alameda
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: CA   USA   Fri. Oct. 09, 1970
Summary: Officer William Martin was shot and killed after he and his Sergeant were involved in a vehicle pursuit on the Nimitz Freeway.

As the vehicle left the freewa, two suspects ran out the vehicle and began to flee. As the Sergeant rounded the corner one of the suspects opened fire on him in his cruiser. Officer Martin also rounded the corner. He and the second suspect exchanged gunfire. The suspect was killed instantly and Officer Martin received fatal wounds as well. A second suspect committed suicide and two more were apprehended. Officer Martin had been a member of the Oakland Police Department for 18 months.

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