Governor's medal honors slain Douglas County deputy

SPRINGFIELD – Fallen Douglas County Chief Deputy Tommy "T.K." Martin will be awarded the governor's Medal of Honor next month.

Mr. Martin, who died last year after being shot during a Douglas County crime spree, is being honored with 27 other officers who performed heroically in the line of duty. It's the highest honor issued by the state.

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