Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Reed was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a reckless driver on Franklin Road. During the stop he was attacked by the two brothers who were in the car. One of the men was able to gain control of Constable Reed's .38 caliber service revolver and shot him in the back. The two fled but were apprehended a short time later. Both brothers were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison Febuary 25, 1944. Constable Reed had been with the agency for 20 years.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Constable Reed gave the Williamson County Constable's Office 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Franklin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Reed.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Clarence Wesley Reed 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Williamson County Constable's Office, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clarence Wesley Reed's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence Wesley Reed Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence Wesley Reed is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence Wesley Reed was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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