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Constable Reed was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a reckless driver on Franklin Road. During the stop he was attacked by the two brothers who were in the car. One of the men was able to gain control of Constable Reed's .38 caliber service revolver and shot him in the back. The two fled but were apprehended a short time later. Both brothers were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison Febuary 25, 1944. Constable Reed had been with the agency for 20 years.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Constable Reed gave the Williamson County Constable's Office 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Franklin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Reed.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Williamson County Constable's Office has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Clarence is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Clarence is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clarence 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 1944, 2 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1944, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1944, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Clarence was 57. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Clarence had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Clarence was 57. 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. Clarence had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clarence was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Clarence had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.6% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Fridays: 14.9%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Williamson County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.4% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Williamson County Constable's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Clarence among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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