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Deputy Clark was shot and killed with her own weapon by an inmate she was transporting to prison. During the transport the suspect managed to squeeze through the sliding plexiglas window between the front and back of the cruiser and grab Deputy’s Clark’s weapon. Suspect then shot Deputy Clark twice in the head, which caused the patrol unit to crash. Suspect was later arrested still handcuffed and carrying Deputy Clark’s weapon.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Clark gave the Sierra County Sheriff's Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Truth or Consequence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Sierra County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Kelly is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
Kelly is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kelly is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1999, 2 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1999, 58 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 133rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1999, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Kelly was 39. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37. Kelly had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kelly was 39. 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. Kelly had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kelly was 39. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Kelly had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 6.5% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Sierra County Sheriff's Office.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
Her people
Sierra County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Kelly among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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