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Milton S. Clarke
Incident
Auxiliary Officer Clarke was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a man who had just shot another man. Office Clarke was off-duty when he heard several shots being fired on a Bronx Street. Armed with his own licensed .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol, he confronted the suspect who opened fire and struck him six times. Officer Clarke’s gun jammed after he pulled the trigger once. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and attempted murder and sentenced to 32 years to life. He will be eligible for parole in 2025. Officer Clarke had served with the New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section for 4 1/2 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Police Officer Clarke gave the New York City Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Police Officer Clarke.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Milton is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Milton is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Milton 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 1993, 1 officer at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section was killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 2.
In 1993, 8 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1993, 101 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1993, 110 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 53rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Milton was 47. Of the 7 killed feloniously at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section whose age is recorded, half were between 21.5 and 48.5; the middle age was 28. Milton had served 4.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Milton was 47. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Milton had served 4.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Milton was 47. 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. Milton had served 4.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Milton was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Milton had served 4.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 14.3% of these deaths at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section; March holds the most, 42.9%. Wednesdays: 57.1%.
December holds 7.6% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Wednesdays: 9.7%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.9% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section has 7 officers remembered here, Milton among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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