Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Clarence Gist was shot and killed by a prisoner in the town lock-up.
Earlier Marshal Gist had arrested the suspect for disturbing a ball game. When he entered the lock-up later that night the suspect opened fire with a revolver killing the marshal. The suspect escaped but was captured a few hours later. It was supposed that some of the suspect's friends slipped a pistol to him while he was in the lock-up.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years in prison. His request for a pardon in 1911 was refused.
Father in heaven bless the soul of this thy servant departed Marshal Clarence Calhoun Gist and keep his spirit with you always. Bless his descendants and all those who mourn his passing. This we ask in thy holy name, Amen.
Chaplain George E. Martin, Sr.
International Police Association Region 14 (NC, SC, TN, GA) May 11th, 2024
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Gist served with the Carlisle Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Carlisle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Gist.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Clarence Calhoun Gist 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 SC, 271 of 438 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.9% of this state's fallen. That is 7.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clarence Calhoun Gist's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence Calhoun Gist Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 15 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence Calhoun Gist is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence Calhoun Gist was killed by handgun; pistol.