MARTIN UNDERWOOD SR

Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 21-W: 22
Department: Dunn, North Carolina, P.D.
End of Watch: February 12, 1940
Cause: AUTO
Age: 45
Years of Service: 5
Description: Patrolman Underwood and Officer D.W. Smith responded to a disturbance call at a local caf?. While the officers attempted to arrest a suspect for intoxication, the crowd gathered around both officers and attacked them. Patrolman Underwood was struck in the back of his head with a blunt instrument. He was taken to the local hospital where he died the next day. Officer Smith was treated and released with minor injuries.
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