Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Hawley was shot and killed when he attempted to break up a fight between to hobos. When Policeman Hawley attempted to break up the fight, one of the hobos drew a hidden pistol and shot Policeman Hawley, killing him. The suspect fled and was never captured, Despite the fact that a large posse being formed to search for him.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Hawley served with the Huron Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Huron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Hawley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Clifford A. Hawley 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 SD, 36 of 62 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58.1% of this state's fallen. That is 3.9 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Huron Police Department, 3 of 3 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. Clifford A. Hawley's cause is highlighted.
How Clifford A. Hawley Compares
Offender Outcome
Never captured
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clifford A. Hawley is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clifford A. Hawley was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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