Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Martin was shot and killed by a murder suspect who was known to him. Patrolman Martin had a good reputation in the community and the suspect's grandmother and the suspect arranged to turn the man in to Patrolman Martin. Before taking the suspect into custody he allowed the man, who was mildly retarded, to go back into his home to retrieve personal belongings. As Patrolman Martin waited on the couch the suspect exited the bedroom and shot Patrolman Martin at point-blank range. The suspect accidentally shot himself as he attempted to flee the scene. He was convicted of murdering Patrolman Martin and executed on January 26, 1992.
Survivors
Patrolman Martin had been with the agency for nine years and was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Martin gave the Conway Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Conway community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Robert W. 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 AR, 249 of 372 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.9% of this state's fallen. That is 66.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Conway Police Department, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert W. Martin's cause is highlighted.
How Robert W. Martin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert W. Martin is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert W. Martin was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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