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Detective Percy Clark was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects at 564 Third Avenue in Salt lake City at 9 pm. He and other detectives had received information that the robbery was going to take place and followed the suspects to the location. After the men robbed the pharmacy, they exited the building, and Detective Clark told them they were under arrest. One of the suspects immediately opened fire with a 9 mm handgun, striking Detective Clark in the head. Other officers returned fire, killing one of the suspects and apprehending the other. The juvenile who was arrested was committed to the state hospital after being sentenced to ten years. The subject who planned the robbery pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to probation. Detective Clark had served with the Salt Lake City Police Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Detective Clark gave the Salt Lake City Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Salt Lake City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Salt Lake City Police Department has lost 23 officers; 14 of them killed feloniously.
Percy is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
Percy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Percy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1973, 1 officer at Salt Lake City Police Department was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 12 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 2.
In 1973, 2 officers in UT were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Percy was 41. Of the 11 killed feloniously at Salt Lake City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 50.5; the middle age was 41. Percy had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Percy was 41. Of the 78 killed feloniously in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 39. Percy had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Percy was 41. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Percy had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Percy was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Percy had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 14.3% of these deaths at Salt Lake City Police Department; October holds the most, 21.4%. Thursdays: 7.1%.
January holds 11.9% of these deaths in UT; May holds the most, 14.3%. Thursdays: 14.3%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 23 deaths at Salt Lake City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 35.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Salt Lake City Police Department has 23 officers remembered here, Percy among them.
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William Cooke Oct 18, 1858
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Andrew H. Burt
Aug 25, 1883
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Alonzo M. Wilson
Apr 12, 1894
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Charles S. Ford
Dec 14, 1907
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Charles C. Riley
Oct 5, 1909
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John H. Johnston
Jul 8, 1911
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Thomas F. Griffiths
Jun 25, 1913
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Green B. Hamby
Feb 8, 1921
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Nephi P. Pierce
Mar 26, 1923
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David H. Crowther
Oct 12, 1923
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Nolan W. Huntsman
Feb 15, 1924
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Brigham H. Honey
Feb 16, 1924
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Gustave J. Lund
Aug 25, 1924
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Rollin R. Tanner
Sep 10, 1927
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Carl J. Carlson
Mar 9, 1929
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Blaine L. Baxter
Sep 4, 1935
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Thomas W. Stroud
Jan 5, 1951
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Owen T. Farley
May 23, 1951
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Harold A. Peterson, Sr.
Oct 27, 1954
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Percy Lindsay Clark
Jan 11, 1973
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Ronald L. Heaps
Jan 13, 1982
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Michael J. Dunman
Jul 17, 2000
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James E. Faraone
Sep 18, 2001
Where
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