Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Marion Martin died of wounds he received the previous day when he was shot after responding to a disturbance call at a bar.
As Deputy Martin entered the bar, he was shot by one of the men inside. The suspect attempted to escape but was shot and killed by the Chief Deputy.
Deputy Martin is survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Deputy Martin is survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Martin served with the Knott County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hindman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Marion Martin is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Knott County Sheriff's Office, 7 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 77.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Marion Martin's cause is highlighted.
How Marion Martin Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marion Martin is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Marion Martin was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Knott County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
