Police Officer Martin Luther Arterberry, Mangum Police Department, Oklahoma

Police Officer Martin Luther Arterberry

Mangum Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, November 4, 1969

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Martin Luther Arterberry

Officer Arterberry was accidentally shot and killed when his service weapon fell from its holster and discharged, striking him in the liver and lung. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1800 hours. The incident occurred as he sat in a chair at the police station.

Officer Arterberry had been with the agency for only four days. He was survived by his wife, two children, mother, three sisters, and four brothers.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 4 days
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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That is so sad that you didn't get to see how rewarding a career in Law Enforcement can be. Be assured that even though 55 years have passed you will never be forgotten. My sympathies are going out to your Wife and Children, your Mother and Siblings.
Rest in peace Officer Arterberry.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 4, 2024