Mobile Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Friday, December 13, 1996
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 13, 1996
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Corporal McClinton was killed while en route to a traffic assignment when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle at the intersection Government Street and Mohawk Street.
Witnesses stated the vehicle struck Corporal McClinton intentionally before fleeing the scene.
On December 21st, 1996, another Mobile officer located the vehicle and arrested the owner. The driver was on probation for drug trafficking at the time of the crash and claimed he was scared to admit he was involved.
Corporal McClinton had served with the Mobile Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.