Police Officer Martin P. Clarke, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer Martin P. Clarke

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, August 26, 1984

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Martin P. Clarke

Patrolman Martin P. Clarke was killed when his squad car was broadsided by a speeding vehicle at the intersection of 13th Street and Paulina Street.

The 22-year-old driver of the other vehicle fled the scene on foot but was arrested at his home a short time later. He was charged with hit-and-run and reckless homicide.

Patrolman Clarke had served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 months. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister. His father was a retired Chicago police lieutenant and his sister was a Chicago policewoman.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge 13453

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged with reckless homicide

hit-and-run, routine driving

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Marty- you came to my heart today and I wanted you to know that I’m always thinking of you and still sing the song you wrote when we were teens:
“Lord, you’re in my pocket-
My heart is in your hands.
Tell me what you want of me-
Make my life your plan “
I’m wondering what His plan is for me after all these years-still. I thought the chapter was written but Our Lord is still changing it. Know my prayers for you continue-please watch over me and my family.

Suzy Sitkawitz
Old teen friend

September 15, 2025