Deputy Sheriff David R. Clark, Onondaga County Sheriff's Department, New York

Deputy Sheriff David R. Clark

Onondaga County Sheriff's Department, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, February 11, 1987

David R. Clark

Deputy Sheriff David Clark was shot and killed as he and another deputy were escorting three prisoners from court. One of the prisoners grabbed the other officer's gun and opened fire killing Deputy Clark and seriously wounding the other deputy.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and first degree attempted murder and sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison. He was also sentenced to 20 years on unrelated robbery and drug charges. He will be eligible for parole in 2060.

Deputy Clark is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 33
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to life plus 60 years

Most Recent Reflection

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To the Clark family: David's life and service will never be forgotten. Time may never erase the sorrow you have had to endure. May his fond memory always guide your path to peace.

Thomas S. Tubbert(Police Chief-ret)
Onondaga County Sheriff's

April 14, 2018