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TFC Phillip M Hanners, Jr. (684)
to remember
Martin, Robert, OFF.
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Officer Martin was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop on the Beeline Highway near Mesa, Arizona. After murdering Officer Martin the suspect stole his service weapon and fled to California. He then used the service weapon to murder a convenience store clerk. The man was apprehended several days later. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death.
Officer Martin had been with the agency for 28 years and was survived by his wife.
