Marquette City Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, August 24, 1924
Add to My HeroesMartin J. Ford
Chief Ford was shot and killed while he and his son chased the suspect wanted for murdering Patrolman Thomas Thornton earlier in the day. Chief Ford and his son exchanged shots with the suspect as he attempted to swim across the Chocalay River to escape. Both Chief Ford and his son were killed. The suspect was shot and killed by another officer.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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Patrolman Thomas J. Thornton
Marquette City Police Department, MI
EOW: August 24, 1924
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View all 8 ReflectionsChief Ford
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marquette City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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