Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Hugh Martin was shot and killed during a no-knock drug search of a drug dealer's house at 1095 Western Drive shortly before 10:00 pm. Deputy Martin was leading the SWAT team into the home when the occupant opened fire, fatally wounding him. Other members of the team returned fired and took the man into custody. The subject was sentenced to life in prison, where he later died.
Survivors
Deputy Martin is survived by his son.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Martin served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Colorado Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Hugh Allan 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 97,775 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At El Paso County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hugh Allan Martin's cause is highlighted.
How Hugh Allan Martin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hugh Allan Martin is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hugh Allan Martin was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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