About Officer Richard Martin

Monday, May 18, 2015
Background of HPD officer killed in chase
Background of HPD officer killed in chaseOfficer Richard Martin leaves behind an 11-year-old son and 22-year-old daughter

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.