Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, March 12, 1925
Add to My HeroesWilliam Martz
Trooper Martz was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while guarding bank robbers at the Berrien County Jail. The other officer began to inspect his own revolver when it discharged and struck Trooper Martz. He succumbed to his injuries two days later.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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