Roll of Honor
Incident
Guard Clyde Gresham was shot and killed during an escape attempt from a chain gang working near the intersection of Springdale Road and Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta.
Two prisoners overpowered one of the three guards and took his revolver. When Guard Gresham came to his aid he was shot and killed.
The inmates ran to a nearby intersection and held up a laundry truck. They were trailed to a nearby swamp where one of the men was killed in a shootout with officers. The second suspect was arrested.
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are forever remembered by your fellow law enforcement.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 29th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Guard Gresham served with the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Thank you for your service to the people of Georgia. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Guard Gresham.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Guard Clyde M. Gresham 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Georgia Department of Corrections, 16 of 38 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clyde M. Gresham's cause is highlighted.
How Clyde M. Gresham Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clyde M. Gresham is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clyde M. Gresham was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
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