Special Policeman Clark Washington, Orange Police Department, Texas

Special Policeman Clark Washington

Orange Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, April 4, 1891

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Clark Washington

Orange Special Policeman Clark Washington confronted Archie Washington at a town hall meeting when he saw Archie had a pistol. When Officer Washington attempted to arrest him, Archie drew his pistol and shot the officer to death.

Archie Washington was sentenced to life in prison but had his case overturned on appeal. He was sentenced to death at his second trial. He appealed again but escaped from jail for a few days. The appeals court dismissed his appeal because of the escape.

Archie Washington was legally hanged in Orange on July 26, 1892.

Officer Clark Washington was one of the earliest line of duty deaths by African American officers in Texas.

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Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Archie Washington, no relation

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Officer Washington,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange.

R.I.P.
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April 4, 2021