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Chief of Police Clem Long was shot and killed by a suspect who had earlier been warned about drunk and disorderly behavior and driving recklessly. The suspect had brandished a pistol at Chief Long and had claimed he would not be arrested. Chief Long had opted to wait until the suspect had sobered before attempting an arrest, but the suspect shot Chief Long when he approached. Chief Long was taken to the Ohio Valley Hospital where he died two days later. The suspect, a 36-year-old wealthy businessman, was tried and acquitted. Doctors testified he had an abscess on his head that affected his brain. Chief Long was survived by his parents, grandmother, and aunt. He is buried at Lazear Chapel Cemetery in Kidwell, West Virginia.
Survivors
Chief Long was survived by his parents, grandmother, and aunt.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Long served with the Pine Grove Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pine Grove community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Long.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Clem is the only officer of Pine Grove Police Department remembered here.
Clem is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 remembered there.
Clem is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clem is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1919, 4 officers in WV were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Clem was 24. Of the 147 killed feloniously in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47.5; the middle age was 39.
Clem was 24. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Clem was 24. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 10.7% of these deaths in WV; August holds the most, 14.2%. Fridays: 14.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pine Grove Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.4% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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