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Incident
Inspector Clune was shot and killed while questioning two juveniles in his office about the theft of several guns from an armory. Several of the guns were on Inspector Clune's desk and during the interview one of the boys picked one up and asked if it was loaded. Inspector Clune told him it was not and as he reached to take it from the boy it discharged and struck Inspector Clune in the abdomen. Inspector Clune was a U.S.
Survivors
Army vet of WWI and had been with the agency for 17 years he was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Assistant Inspector Clune gave the Newport Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Patrick J. Clune served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Newport Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Patrick is one of 25 officers killed feloniously in RI, 45.5% of the 55 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Patrick is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1938, 1 officer in RI was killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 18 years on record. The heaviest was 1958, with 3.
In 1938, 111 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1938, 113 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Patrick was 41. Of the 25 killed feloniously in RI whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 40. Patrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.
Patrick was 41. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Patrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Patrick was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Patrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 4% of these deaths in RI; June holds the most, 24%. Saturdays: 8%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Newport Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 45.5% of all 55 deaths in RI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 32% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Newport Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Patrick among them.
Military Service
Patrick J. Clune served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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