Special Agent Charles W. Clark, Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent Charles W. Clark

Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Saturday, April 13, 1918

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Charles W. Clark

Special Agent Charles Clark was shot and killed when he caught a man stealing a pair of shoes from a Southern Railway warehouse at Pinner's Point in Portsmouth, Virginia.

As Special Agent Clark grabbed the man's arm to detain him the man produced a pistol and shot him in the head. Another special agent engaged the man in a running shootout until the man ran into a swamp and surrendered.

The man was convicted of Special Clark's murder in May 1918 and sentenced to death.

Special Agent Clark was a widower and survived by his daughter.

Bio

Age 49
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Virginia
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to death

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Special Agent Clark,
On today, the 107th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 13, 2025