Trooper William Martz
Michigan State Police
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, March 12, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 12, 1925
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

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.