Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Martin was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for drunk and disorderly conduct. During the arrest the man pulled out a gun and shot Deputy Martin several times. He succumbed to his wounds five days later.
Deputy Martin was survived by his wife and five children.
Survivors
Deputy Martin was survived by his wife and five children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff Martin served with the Comanche County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Comanche community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Joe N. 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Comanche County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joe N. Martin's cause is highlighted.
How Joe N. Martin Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joe N. Martin is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joe N. Martin was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Comanche County Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
