Police Officer Robert Young Clement, Spencer Police Department, North Carolina

Police Officer Robert Young Clement

Spencer Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, June 3, 1999

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Robert Young Clement

Police Officer Robert Clement and an officer from a neighboring agency were shot and wounded while attempting to serve six warrants at a residence on Tanglewood Drive in East Spencer at 9:30 p.m.

Upon entering the house, shots were exchanged, and Officer Clement was struck in the abdomen and neck. The other officer was shot in his leg.

Officer Clement died one year and eight months after the shooting. He had been in rehabilitation ever since the incident and was taken off life support the day before he passed away.

The shooter was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound upon entry by the State Bureau of Investigation Tactical Team.

Officer Clement was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Spencer Police Department for seven years. He had been named Officer of the Year. He was survived by his wife, who was a deputy with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, three sons, a daughter, two sisters, and a half-sister.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, October 19, 1997
Weapon Handgun
Offender Killed during incident

convicted felon, warrant service

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Officer Clement,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 3, 2024