Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Claywell and Officer Carey Reaves were shot and killed while raiding a liquor house. Officer Reaves succumbed to his wounds the following day and Officer Claywell succumbed to his injuries nine days later. The suspect, shot through the lung by one of the officers, was apprehended at a nearby home a short time later. He was convicted of Officer Reaves' murder and sentenced to death. He was tried a second time, convicted of two counts of second degree murder, and sentenced to 50 years. He died in prison in 1932.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Claywell served with the High Point Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the High Point community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Claywell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Fred G. Claywell 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At High Point Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Fred G. Claywell's cause is highlighted.
How Fred G. Claywell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fred G. Claywell is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fred G. Claywell was killed by gun.
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