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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Knott County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Marion is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Marion is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Marion is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1942, 1 officer at Knott County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1942, 9 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1942, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1942, 120 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Marion was 29. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Knott County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 29.3 and 32.8; the middle age was 31.
Marion was 29. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41.
Marion was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Marion was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 28.6% of these deaths at Knott County Sheriff's Office; November holds the most, 42.9%. Thursdays: 28.6%.
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Thursdays: 13%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 77.8% of all 9 deaths at Knott County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Knott County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, Marion among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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