Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Henry Clemens was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for assault. He had located the man at his home. As he attempted to serve the warrant the subject fired at him three times, killing him. The man escaped and was never apprehended.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Clemens served with the Maryville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Maryville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Clemens.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal J. Henry Clemens 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 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 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Maryville Police Department, 4 of 4 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. J. Henry Clemens's cause is highlighted.
How J. Henry Clemens Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. Henry Clemens is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. Henry Clemens was killed by gun; unknown type.
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