Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, August 28, 1961
Add to My HeroesArthur J. Marti
Corporal Arthur Marti was shot and killed after confronting four gang members.
One of the gang members was holding a rifle, which Corporal Marti confiscated. As he was searching the suspect one of the other gang members produced a revolver and shot him.
The man was convicted of the murder but paroled after serving only 11 years.
Corporal Marti was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Released after 11 years
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