Police Officer William J. Martin, Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

Police Officer William J. Martin

Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland

End of Watch Tuesday, October 10, 1989

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William J. Martin

Police Officer William Martin was shot and killed after he and two other officers responded to a report of drug dealing at an apartment building on the 1500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.

Officer Martin entered the front door and the other two officers went to cover the rear of the building. As Officer Martin walked up the stairs the suspect ambushed him and shot him in the head. The other officers were able to return fire and wounded the suspect before taking him into custody.

The man was subsequently sentenced to life in prison. Officer Martin succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Officer Martin had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 10 years
Badge 2025

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

narcotics, fatal funnel

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I was in the Baltimore Police Academy class 79-6 with Billy Martin. We graduated in 1979. I worked NED until 1986 when I returned to New England. Billy was a good guy I liked him. Prayers for him and his family

SGT Jim Crane
Milford Police Dept, Milford NH

July 25, 2025