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U.S. Army · United States 
Patrick Clune
1938
Patrick J. Clune served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
Army vet of WWI and had been with the agency for 17 years he was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Newport Police Department
Assistant Inspector
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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