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Policeman Clifford A. Hawley | Huron Police Department, South Dakota
Huron Police Department, South Dakota

Policeman

Clifford A. Hawley

Huron Police Department, South Dakota

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 7, 1909

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 7, 1909
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never captured

Policeman Hawley was shot and killed when he attempted to break up a fight between to hobos.

When Policeman Hawley attempted to break up the fight, one of the hobos drew a hidden pistol and shot Policeman Hawley, killing him.

The suspect fled and was never captured, Despite the fact that a large posse being formed to search for him.