John Martin
John Martin, 66, was in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service when he was taken to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, for a medical issue. The Clark County Sheriff's Office said two deputies were guarding him on the fifth floor when at least one officer shot him, and he died during surgery on May 18, 2017. It is unclear what led to the shooting or whether he had a weapon. The deputies were placed on critical incident leave while the Vancouver Police Department investigates.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Clark County Sheriff's Office says at least one deputy shot him while guarding him at the hospital, and the Vancouver Police Department is investigating the shooting.
Reported by: Clark County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.