New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, November 23, 1938
Add to My HeroesClarence C. Clark
Patrolman Clarence Clark and Patrolman Victor Cooper were killed in an automobile crash near the intersection of Farmers Boulevard and 114th Avenue, St. Albans, Queens, while responding to a false alarm.
The vehicle struck a parked car after driving through a soft portion of roadway while en route to the call. Patrolman Cooper was riding a police car for the very first time after having been on foot patrol for the previous 11 years.
Patrolman Clark had served with the NYPD for 17 years and was assigned to the 105th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 2180
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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