Alexander City Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, January 6, 1976
Add to My HeroesClarence Oden Martin
Patrolman Clarence Martin was shot and killed in an ambush attack while sitting in his vehicle.
He was shot by a suspect whom he had given a ticket to for driving without a license. The man was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Patrolman Martin had served with the Alexander City Police Department for over two years.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Not available
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