Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Philip Clarius succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained ten days earlier while attempting to stop two men who robbed a grocery store. Patrolman Clarius was on school crossing duty at Dean Street and Third Avenue when two men robbed a grocery store. The subjects opened fire on Patrolman Clarius when they saw him at the crossing post. Patrolman Clarius did not return fire for fear of striking one of the children. He was transported to Holy Family Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds ten days later. The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Clarius' murder and executed on January 14, 1943. Patrolman Clarius served with the New York City Police Department for nine years and was assigned to the 78th Precinct.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Clarius gave the New York City Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Clarius.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Philip L. Clarius 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 NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Philip L. Clarius's cause is highlighted.
How Philip L. Clarius Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1943
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Philip L. Clarius is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Philip L. Clarius was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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