Policeman Clyde A. May
Los Angeles Police Department
California

End of Watch: Thursday, February 28, 1907
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Policeman May was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect at Adams and San Pedro streets.

Policeman May and his partner had stopped and gotten off their bicycles to question a man they found out on the street after midnight. As Policeman May attempted to stop him from fleeing, the man jerked loose and fired a shot, hitting Policeman May. As he ran, he took aim at Policeman May's partner, who fired first, killing him.

Policeman May was survived by his wife of one month, his mother, and two brothers.

 
Photograph: Policeman Clyde A. May

Patch image: Los Angeles Police Department, California

Visit Policeman May's memorial at www.ODMP.org