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Resided:
TX, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Dec. 01, 1881
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 46 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Starr County Sheriff's Dept.
TX
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Sheriff
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
TX
USA
Thu. Dec. 01, 1881
Summary:
Sheriff Martin and a citizen were shot to death after being ambushed while returning to Rio Grande City after serving citations. The two had been collecting taxes and were murdered in a robbery of the tax proceeds.
Sheriff Martin had served as sheriff for a total of 3.5 years over two different terms. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughte
