Sergeant Martin Home After Shooting

Detective Sergeant Nathan Martin, a 12-year veteran of the Owen County Sheriff’s Office, has been released from the hospital after being shot during a welfare check — a harrowing incident that underscores the daily risks faced by law enforcement. Shot while responding to a call at the home of 58-year-old Wendell L. Hart, Martin was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital but is now home, recovering, as the community rallies around him. Officers say Hart opened fire as they arrived, prompting a tense exchange that left Martin wounded — but also inspiring widespread support and gratitude for his bravery. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88f88148e7f6dda4