Richard Martin - Law Enforcement Fatality - Houston, Texas

Officer Richard Martin, age 47, died in the line of duty on May 18, 2015, on a highway in Houston, Texas. 

Officer Martin was a member of the Houston Police Department. He was assigned to the Westside Patrol Division. He had 4 years of service. 

Jeffery Conlin (L); Officer Richard Martin (R)

Officers were pursuing a U-Haul van that had been car-jacked in North Houston. The driver may have been involved in an attempted robbery earlier. The van's driver fired several shots at officers during the pursuit and then bailed out.  He car-jacked a second vehicle and fled again. 

At about 2:30 a.m., Richard was setting up spike strips at a highway intersection to try to disable the vehicle when the driver intentionally ran him down. Richard died at the scene. 

The vehicle continued on and then stopped on a local freeway.  The driver tried to kill himself but was apprehended by the police.  He had a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to a local hospital 

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Richard and for those who
have lost him.

Jeffery Ryan Conlin, age 33, is the driver who ran down Officer Richard Martin. If he lives, he will face capital murder charges. 

If you wish to donate to Richard's family to help cover expenses, you can contact The 100 Club Survivors Fund.

The Houston Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Richard will be forever remembered.

Richard's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Richard is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his son and daughter.

Thank you for your service to the community, Richard. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that Richard is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.