Private Floyd B. Clouse
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, November 2, 1953

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 2, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Private Clouse was shot and killed while he and another officer served a disorderly conduct warrant on a man in White Township. As the officers broke down the door the man opened fire, fatally wounding Private Clouse and seriously injuring the second officer. That officer returned fire, killing the suspect. A doctor who was riding with the officers gave medical attention to the second officer, saving his life.

Private Clouse had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife.