Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Raymond Martin was murdered while acting as a decoy in a kidnap plot. He was selected for the detail and was to bring $15,000 ransom money to free a prosperous real estate dealer. Detective Martin met the gang on Laramie Avenue near Van Buren Street. The kidnappers discovered his identity and shot him to death as other officers ran to assist. The detective fell to the ground as he was firing at the getaway car. The suspects escaped with the $15,000. Detective Martin was transported to Francis Willard Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Survivors
Detective Raymond Martin was survived by two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Martin served with the Chicago Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Raymond E. 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 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 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Raymond E. Martin's cause is highlighted.
How Raymond E. Martin Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raymond E. Martin is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raymond E. Martin was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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