ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Division of Parole and Probation is mourning the loss of Agent Davis Martinez, who was the first of his kind to be killed on the job.

The Maryland flag is being lowered to half staff in honor of Agent Martinez’s life and service to the state.

Agent Martinez was killed by a client during a home visit in Chevy Chase on Friday.

Governor Wes Moore released the following statement in honor of Agent Martinez:

“Agent Martinez served with distinction and our state is safer because of him–our entire state grieves his loss along with those he held dear. I would like to thank our dedicated law enforcement community for their relentless and successful efforts in apprehending the suspect and for their unwavering pursuit of justice for Agent Martinez, his family, his friends and colleagues.”

The suspect is currently in police custody and the Maryland flag will be remain lowered until Agent Martinez’s interment.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

Photo via the Anne Arundel County Police Department