Patrick J. Clune served in the U.S. Army.
Inspector Clune was shot and killed while questioning two juveniles in his office about the theft of several guns from an armory. Several of the guns were on Inspector Clune's desk and during the interview one of the boys picked one up and asked if it was loaded. Inspector Clune told him it was not and as he reached to take it from the boy it discharged and struck Inspector Clune in the abdomen. Inspector Clune was a U.S.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Assistant Inspector Clune gave the Newport Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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