Patrolman Elim T. Clark, Cripple Creek Police Department, Colorado

Patrolman Elim T. Clark

Cripple Creek Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Friday, August 9, 1901

Elim T. Clark

Patrolman Elim Clark was electrocuted when he attempted to pull a fire alarm at B Street and Thurlow Street.

Several wires in the fire alarm had become crossed, which resulted in his electrocution.

Patrolman Clark was survived by his wife and family.

Bio

Age 34
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Incident Details

Cause Electrocuted

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Today, on the 115th anniversary of your sacrifice, we stop to honor and remember you and your family. Thank you will never be enough. Your service will never be forgotten.

Erin Gibson-Darrow
Pikes Peak Region Law Enforcement Family Support Group

August 9, 2016