Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Deputy Clyde Hauver was shot and killed while conducting a raid on a large still in the Catoctin Mountains, near the present location of the Camp David Presidential Retreat. As Chief Deputy Hauver and his posse approached the still they were fired upon and engaged in a long gun battle. Although Chief Deputy Hauver was mortally wounded, the rest of the posse was eventually able to make it to the site where they destroyed the still and several thousand gallons of moonshine. Two suspects were arrested in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and charged with Chief Deputy Hauver's murder. One was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. His sentenced was commuted in 1951 so he could soon be released. The other suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Hauver served with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Frederick community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Hauver.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Chief Deputy Clyde L. Hauver 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 MD, 195 of 377 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 51.7% of this state's fallen. That is 2.5 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Frederick County Sheriff's Office, 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. Clyde L. Hauver's cause is highlighted.
How Clyde L. Hauver Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clyde L. Hauver is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clyde L. Hauver was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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