Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Clifford succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was struck by a speeding car as he stepped off of a curb on Atlantic Avenue.
He was transported to a local hospital where he contracted pneumonia. The driver of the car that struck him pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and battery.
Patrolman Clifford had served with the McKeesport Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Clifford gave the McKeesport Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the McKeesport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Clifford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John Edward Clifford 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 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 6.9 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At McKeesport Police Department, 4 of 8 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. John Edward Clifford's cause is highlighted.
How John Edward Clifford Compares
Offender Outcome
Plead guilty
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Edward Clifford is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Edward Clifford was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from McKeesport Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
