Assistant Inspector Patrick J. Clune

Assistant Inspector Patrick J. Clune | Newport Police Department, Rhode Island
Newport Police Department, Rhode Island
Assistant Inspector Patrick J. Clune

Newport Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Saturday, March 5, 1938

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Patrick J. Clune

Inspector Clune was shot and killed while questioning two juveniles in his office about the theft of several guns from an armory.

Several of the guns were on Inspector Clune's desk and during the interview one of the boys picked one up and asked if it was loaded. Inspector Clune told him it was not and as he reached to take it from the boy it discharged and struck Inspector Clune in the abdomen.

Inspector Clune was a U.S. Army vet of WWI and had been with the agency for 17 years he was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 17 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Not available
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Inspector Clune, it has been 86 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 17 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

March 5, 2024

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