Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Clarence Eaton was shot and killed while attempting to breakup a fight at a dance at a farm known as Heslep's Grove.
Several juveniles and young men had started fighting and Officer Eaton, who was off duty and attending the dance with his wife, had broken up the fight and told the subjects to be peaceful. A short time later the subjects began fighting again and one of the brothers of a juvenile ran to the location and immediately shot Officer Eaton, killing him.
The 24-year-old subject was arrested and charged with Policeman Eaton's murder. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years. He was eventually released and died in 1914.
Officer Eaton was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Officer Eaton was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Eaton served with the Donora Borough Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Donora community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Eaton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Clarence Lawrence Eaton is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,775 officers honored here.
In PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Donora Borough Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clarence Lawrence Eaton's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence Lawrence Eaton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence Lawrence Eaton is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence Lawrence Eaton was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
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