Police Officer Clarence J. Hans
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Sunday, October 28, 1928

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 28, 1928
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Hans was shot and killed after responding to the scene of a domestic disturbance. A man had been locked out of his home by his family and began shooting a shotgun into the home. When Officer Hans arrived he exchanged shots with the suspect but was fatally wounded. The man was apprehended by neighbors after firing all of his ammunition.

Officer Hans had been with the agency for five years. He was a professional swimmer who competed in national tournaments throughout the United States and Canada.