Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Clarence Livingston was shot and killed while questioning a man behind a darkened business. Another man hiding in a nearby basement opened fire, striking Patrolman Livingston in the stomach. He succumbed to his wound the following day. Two suspects were apprehended but released due to a lack of evidence. No other suspects were ever apprehended.
Survivors
Patrolman Livingston was survived by his wife, two sons, and one daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Livingston gave the Chattanooga Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chattanooga community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Livingston.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Clarence Livingston is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chattanooga Police Department, 19 of 27 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clarence Livingston's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence Livingston Compares
Offender Outcome
No suspects apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence Livingston is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence Livingston was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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