Policeman Clarence J. Balcom, Hastings Police Department, Nebraska

Policeman Clarence J. Balcom

Hastings Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch Friday, August 7, 1885

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Clarence J. Balcom

Policeman Balcom succumbed to a gunshot wound received two days earlier while attempting to arrest a juvenile jewelry thief near the Burlington Rail Yards at 0215 hours. Policeman Balcom was survived by his wife.

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Age 39
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, August 5, 1885
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Officer Balcom,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hastings.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 7, 2025