Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Clarence Meenach was shot and killed with his own service weapon while processing a prisoner. The prisoner, under the influence of drugs and alcohol, grabbed Patrolman Meenach's revolver and shot him in the head. The men then shot the police chief in the chest, but the bullet struck the chief's badge and did not produce a fatal wound. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six years in prison on June 24th, 1950.
Survivors
Patrolman Meenach was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Meenach served with the Russell Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Russell community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Meenach.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Clarence Lee Meenach 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clarence Lee Meenach's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence Lee Meenach Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence Lee Meenach is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence Lee Meenach was killed by officer's handgun.
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