Family Releases Statement on Bourbon County Sheriff

The family of Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin sent the following statement to the Bourbon County Monitor:

Sheriff Martin suffered a medical emergency during an awards assembly on 6/9/26. As of this morning the Sheriff is in critical condition but is stable at this time. The family and the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the prayers and everyone who respected our privacy during this time.

Martin was presenting an award at Fort Scott Community College when the medical emergency occurred on Tuesday afternoon.