Auxiliary Police Officer Milton S. Clarke, New York City Police Department

Auxiliary Police Officer Milton S. Clarke

New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section, New York

End of Watch Wednesday, December 1, 1993

Milton S. Clarke

Auxiliary Officer Clarke was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a man who had just shot another man.

Office Clarke was off-duty when he heard several shots being fired on a Bronx Street. Armed with his own licensed .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol, he confronted the suspect who opened fire and struck him six times. Officer Clarke’s gun jammed after he pulled the trigger once.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and attempted murder and sentenced to 32 years to life. He will be eligible for parole in 2025.

Officer Clarke had served with the New York City Police Department - Auxiliary Police Section for 4 1/2 years.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 4 years, 6 months
Badge 1900

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 32 years to life

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Auxiliary Police Officer Milton S. Clarke will never ever be forgotten. Thank you for your service to the City of New York. Officer Clarke is a hero. May his soul rest in Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

February 19, 2018