Bossier City Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, December 17, 1972
Add to My HeroesClyde Warren "Hoppy" Pearson
Officer Clyde Pearson was shot and killed by a suspect he had just arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Officer Pearson placed the suspect in the back seat of his patrol car after he conducted a pat down search. The suspect drew a hidden pistol and shot Officer Pearson in the back of the head and killed him. The suspect then shot and wounded a state trooper who stepped outside of a nearby highway patrol station to investigate the shot.
The suspect escaped, but was later apprehended after a chase and shootout with police. The suspect was convicted of the murder of Officer Pearson and sentenced to life. In March of 2016 a parole board denied his request to reduce his sentence to 60 years which would have made him eligible for parole.
Officer Pearson had been employed with the Bossier City Police Department for four years, and is survived by his mother.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Pearson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bossier City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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