Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Benjamin Martin was shot and killed by a restaurant proprietor he was attempting to arrest on a warrant for illegally selling liquor.
When Constable Martin told the man he was under arrest, he replied, ''Come and get me.'' As he started around the counter to do so, the man raised a shotgun and fired both barrels, killing Constable Martin instantly.
The 40-year-old suspect was found guilty of Constable Martin's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison on December 6, 1902. He died in prison on June 22, 1908.
Constable Martin's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 4-08-17 to remember and honor him.
Sgt. James Galvan RPPD (IL) April 8th, 2017
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Constable Martin served with the Moweaqua Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Moweaqua community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Constable Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Town Constable Benjamin A. Martin is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Benjamin A. Martin's cause is highlighted.
How Benjamin A. Martin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Benjamin A. Martin is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Benjamin A. Martin was killed by shotgun.
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