Those We Lost
Officer Walter N. Clark
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Died Dec. 10, 1936 as a result of gunshot wounds he received November 5 when he approached a forgery suspect in a drug store. The suspect was killed in a shoot-out with police.Died Dec. 10, 1936 as a result of gunshot wounds he received November 5 when he approached a forgery suspect in a drug store. The suspect was killed in a shoot-out with police.
Died July 22, 1934 as a result of gunshot wounds he received when he and Detective W. L. Martin approached a suspicious person in a vehicle. The suspect began firing his pistol killing Detective Mitchell and wounding Detective Martin. The suspect was apprehended and in spite of being shot five times, survived.
Died Jan. 23, 1931 as a result of a gunshot wound he received when he and Detective William Woolley approached a robbery suspect in a vehicle. As he approached the vehicle, the suspect fired a single shot, killing Detective Woolley. The suspect was later apprehended.
Died April 23, 1933 as a result of gunshot wounds he received while transporting an auto theft suspect to jail. A fight ensued and the suspect gained control of Detective Morrison’s pistol and shot him four times. The suspect was apprehended.
Died Dec. 31, 1930 as a result of injuries he received in a traffic collision. He was following an ambulance to a hospital when his motorcycle collided with a truck and trailer that pulled onto the roadway in front of him. No charges were filed. Officer Brooks had been with the department only two months.