Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, August 26, 1984
Add to My HeroesMartin P. Clarke
Patrolman Martin P. Clarke was killed when his squad car was broadsided by a speeding vehicle at the intersection of 13th Street and Paulina Street.
The 22-year-old driver of the other vehicle fled the scene on foot but was arrested at his home a short time later. He was charged with hit-and-run and reckless homicide.
Patrolman Clarke had served with the Chicago Police Department for 18 months. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sister. His father was a retired Chicago police lieutenant and his sister was a Chicago policewoman.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 13453
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charged with reckless homicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsMarty was one of the first, in our age group, to become a police officer. As an outstanding office of the C.P.D., Marty would have went far in the department. He had such a good and fair character. God bless.
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