DONALD MARTIN

Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 28-W: 16
Department: Cincinnati, Ohio, P.D.
End of Watch: March 11, 1961
Cause: SHOT
Age: 29
Years of Service: 5
Description: Patrolman Donald Martin was patrolling a car dealership when he encountered a man attempting to steal a car battery. A violent struggle ensued and the suspect gained control of Patrolman Martin?s revolver and shot Patrolman Martin in the chest. Patrolman Martin turned and ran with the suspect in pursuit, firing into Martin?s back. The suspect then shot him once in the back of the head after the officer fell.
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