Patrolman George E. Clark, Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman George E. Clark

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, January 29, 1923

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George E. Clark

Patrolman George Clark was shot and killed while working a plainclothes burglary detail in the early morning hours.

He was shot when he stopped a subject to question him at the intersection of Third Street at Olive Street (current-day Shannon Street). A nearby officer heard the shots and was able to shoot and kill the suspect as he fled.

Patrolman Clark was a United States World War I Army veteran and had served with the Dayton Police Department for 18 months. He was survived by his expectant wife. His daughter was born in May.

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Age 28
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, January 28, 1923
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

plainclothes, suspicious person

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman George E. Clark of the Dayton Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 58 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 29, 2025