Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Nicholas Clark was shot and killed when he and other officers responded to a suicidal subject at 10041 Welch Road, in Erwin, New York.
He had responded to the residence, along with members of the Steuben County Sheriff's Office and Corning Police Department, after the man's wife called 911 at approximately 3:30 am and reported that he was suicidal and possibly armed. Crisis negotiators were attempting to make contact with the subject when he opened fire, fatally wounding Trooper Clark. The subject was found deceased a short time later suffering from a self inflicted gunshot wound.
Trooper Clark had served with the New York State Police for just under three years. He is survived by his parents and brother. He was a former two-time high school state wrestling champion and had previously tried out for the Buffalo Bills football team.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Clark gave the New York State Police 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Nicholas F. Clark 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 NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New York State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Nicholas F. Clark's cause is highlighted.
How Nicholas F. Clark Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Nicholas F. Clark is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Nicholas F. Clark was killed by gun; unknown type.
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