Laurens Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, December 14, 1921
Add to My HeroesHosea Ocala Martin
Patrolman Hosea Martin was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men who were transporting illegal alcohol.
Patrolman Martin had gone to the bridge over the Little River on the Greenville-Laurens Road to wait for the vehicle, which was was being followed by members of the Laurens County Rural Police. The vehicle stopped near the bridge and as Patrolman Martin approached the vehicle he was fatally shot.
The two men were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Patrolman Martin was a widower and was survived by his six children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsPatrolman Martin,
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 Laurens. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 14, 2021
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