Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Simon Clauser was shot and killed shortly before midnight while investigating the sounds of gunshots near the intersection of Broad Street and Mill Street.
He and an officer had encountered an intoxicated man while searching for the source of the gunshots. As Chief Clauser asked the man if he had done any shooting the man suddenly shot him in the chest. The subject was taken into custody by the other officer and charged with murder. He was subsequently convicted of second degree murder.
Chief Clauser was a Civil War veteran of the Union Army.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Chief of Police Clauser served with the Hazleton City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hazleton community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Simon H. Clauser served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
Chief of Police Simon H. Clauser 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 97,759 officers honored here.
In PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Hazleton City Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Simon H. Clauser's cause is highlighted.
How Simon H. Clauser Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Simon H. Clauser is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Simon H. Clauser was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
Military Service
Simon H. Clauser served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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