Border Patrol Inspector Richard David Clarke
United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, December 18, 1950

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Monday, December 18, 1950
Incident Location: Texas
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Inspector Clarke was stabbed to death while transporting an illegal alien in El Paso, Texas. The suspect suddenly produced a knife and stabbed him in the heart, causing instant death. Inspector Clarke's partner then struggled with the suspect in the backseat and held him until other officers arrived. The suspect was charged with murder.

Inspector Clarke was survived by his wife. He was buried in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. He had been with the agency for one year.