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Patrolman Clark was killed in an automobile during a pursuit at approximately 0400 hours. Patrolman Clark began chasing a vehicle on Kickapoo Street and pursued the vehicle about three miles out of town. Patrolman Clark's vehicle then left the roadway, overturned after hitting an embankment and burst into flames. The suspect was never charged due to a lack of evidence.
Survivors
Patrolman Clark was survived by his parents, brother and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Clark gave the Shawnee Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Shawnee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Shawnee Police Department has lost 5 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 135 officers lost to accidents in OK, 23.2% of the 582 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1980, 4 officers in OK were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1980, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1980, 86 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 46th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 22. Of the 118 lost to accidents in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48.8; the middle age was 38. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 22. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 22. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Saturdays: 11.1%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.9%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Shawnee Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 25% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 8.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Shawnee Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
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