Detective Percy Lindsay Clark, Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

Detective Percy Lindsay Clark

Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Thursday, January 11, 1973

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Percy Lindsay Clark

Detective Percy Clark was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects at 564 Third Avenue in Salt lake City at 9 pm.

He and other detectives had received information that the robbery was going to take place and followed the suspects to the location. After the men robbed the pharmacy, they exited the building, and Detective Clark told them they were under arrest. One of the suspects immediately opened fire with a 9 mm handgun, striking Detective Clark in the head. Other officers returned fire, killing one of the suspects and apprehending the other.

The juvenile who was arrested was committed to the state hospital after being sentenced to ten years. The subject who planned the robbery pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to probation.

Detective Clark had served with the Salt Lake City Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 21 years
Badge 132

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

arrest attempt, juvenile offender

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I was living across the street of the shooting and may be the last person to talk to Mr. Clark. It has been a memory that will never go away. I remember it like yesterday. I held his hand until he was put in the ambulance.

Jack Louder

November 13, 2025