Hudson Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Sunday, June 14, 1953
Add to My HeroesClarence J. Erickson
Patrolman Clarence Erickson was shot and killed when he stopped a suspect at a roadblock who had just shot Traffic Officer Lee Murphy of the St. Croix County Traffic Police.
The suspect shot Patrolman Erickson through his neck as he fled from his car. Other patrolmen returned fire, striking the suspect five times and killing him.
Traffic Officer Murphy succumbed to his wounds two years later.
Patrolman Erickson was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 11 months, 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Related LODD Deaths
Patrolman Lee Sylvester Murphy
St. Croix County Traffic Police, WI
EOW: September 22, 1955
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 22, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Lieutenant Eddie Mays
Bernie Police Department, MO
EOW: June 5, 2025
Police Officer Gabriel Facio
Apache Junction Police Department, AZ
EOW: June 8, 2025
Police Officer Krystal Rivera
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: June 5, 2025
Sergeant J. D. White
Angleton Police Department, TX
EOW: June 1, 2025
Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros
Bloomfield Police Department, NM
EOW: June 1, 2025
Police Officer Samuel Riveros
Baldwin Park Police Department, CA
EOW: May 31, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Daniel Weston Sherrer
Morrow County Sheriff's Office, OH
EOW: May 26, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Ansay
Florence County Sheriff's Office, SC
EOW: May 20, 2025
Lieutenant Allen "Noochie" Credeur
Rayne Police Department, LA
EOW: May 5, 2025