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Headstone of Clarence G. Snorden

Clarence G. Snorden

Died June 26, 1951

Clarence G. Snorden.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Officer Clarence Snorden was shot and killed when he and Officer Thomas Williams responded to a report of a man with a gun on West 14th Street. Officer Snorden was fatally wounded and Officer Williams was wounded, losing the sight in one eye. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers. Officer Snorden had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for three years and was a World War II veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his expectant wife and a 22-month-old son.
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Service Record
Also Served
Indianapolis Police Department
Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 46-E · Line 17 cut as CLARENCE G SNORDEN
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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.

Officer Snorden gave the Indianapolis Police Department 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Indianapolis 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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