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Isaac Benjamin Martinez
Incident
Acting Chief Isaac Martinez was shot and killed in New Mexico when he attempted to serve a warrant for a firearms violation. He was a member of a 10-man SWAT team serving the warrant. The suspect immediately opened fire as the officers entered the home, striking Acting Chief Martinez seven times. The suspect was eventually apprehended but later acquitted on a trial defense of self-defense. Acting Chief Martinez had served on several different agencies throughout his eight year career and had served as Acting Chief for only three weeks.
Survivors
He was survived by his son, parents, and three siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Acting Chief Martinez gave the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Tribal Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Santa Fe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Acting Chief Martinez.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Isaac is the only officer of Pueblo de San Ildefonso Tribal Police Department remembered here.
Isaac is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
Isaac is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Isaac is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1994, 2 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1994, 93 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1994, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Isaac was 33. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37. Isaac had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Isaac was 33. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Isaac had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Isaac was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Isaac had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 12.2% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Sundays: 15.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pueblo de San Ildefonso Tribal Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 13% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
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