Atlantic City Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Monday, April 23, 1962
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 47
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 23, 1962
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 25 years
Patrolman Clayton Graham was shot and killed by a man who was angry for getting a speeding ticket earlier in the day.
Patrolman Graham had just gotten off duty and, while still in uniform, was walking towards his personal vehicle. The suspect approached him and began arguing with him before pulling out a gun and shooting him.
The 33-year-old suspect pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 25 years.
Patrolman Graham was a U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient and had served with the Atlantic City Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.