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PHOTOS: HPD officer killed at end of police chase

Monday, May 18, 2015
Officer Richard Martin was putting out spike strips to bring a chase to an end when he was struck and killed
Officer Richard Martin leaves behind an 11-year-old son and 22-year-old daughter
Kirkwood was shut down for much of the morning during the investigation.
Officer Richard Martin was putting out spike strips to bring a chase to an end when he was struck and killed
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Officer Richard Martin was putting out spike strips to bring a chase to an end when he was struck and killed
PHOTOS: HPD officer killed at end of police chaseOfficer Richard Martin was putting out spike strips to bring a chase to an end when he was struck and killed
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HOUSTON -- An HPD police officer was killed during a high speed chase early this morning that spanned across Houston, a spokesperson confirmed to Eyewitness News.

Officer Richard Martin was setting out spike strips on N. Kirkwood near St. Marys around 3am when the suspect ran over the officer. Officer Martin died at the scene.

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