Police Officer Edgar A. Clay, Jr., Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer Edgar A. Clay, Jr.

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, January 25, 1982

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Edgar A. Clay, Jr.

Police Officer Edgar A. Clay died of a bilateral pulmonary embolism 18 days after an offender struck him at Hyde Park Academy at 6220 Stony Island Avenue.

On January 7th, 1982, he encountered a student who had reportedly been involved in a robbery and possessed a .22 caliber handgun. He was assaulted after taking the gun from the boy. He injured his knee during the struggle. A blood clot formed as a result of the injury and he suffered an embolism on January 25th, 1982.

Officer Clay had served with the Chicago Police Department for 25 years and was assigned to the Area I Youth Division.

He is survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, a brother and five grandchildren.

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Age 51
Tour 25 years
Badge 10425

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Thursday, January 7, 1982
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

juvenile offender

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Officer Clay,
On today, the 43rd 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 during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 25, 2025