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Patrolman David Wayne Clark | Shawnee Police Department, Oklahoma
Shawnee Police Department, Oklahoma

Patrolman

David Wayne Clark

Shawnee Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Saturday, August 16, 1980

Biographical Info

Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 49

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 16, 1980
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: No charges filed

Patrolman Clark was killed in an automobile during a pursuit at approximately 0400 hours. Patrolman Clark began chasing a vehicle on Kickapoo Street and pursued the vehicle about three miles out of town. Patrolman Clark's vehicle then left the roadway, overturned after hitting an embankment and burst into flames.

The suspect was never charged due to a lack of evidence.

Patrolman Clark was survived by his parents, brother and two sisters.