P.O. Richard Clark #13034
| Name: | Clark, Richard W. |
| Star: | 13034 |
| Rank: | Police Officer |
| District / Unit: | 019 District (Belmont) |
| End of Watch: | 03-Apr-1986 |
| Incident Details: |
Officer Richard Clark responded to a call of a "man with a gun." An armed offender had murdered his landlord, taken an elderly woman as hostage, and barricaded himself inside his home. Officer Clark took cover near the house. As Officer Clark was crouched down near a squad car, he was struck by a rifle shot fired through the front window. The courageous officer died as a result of his wounds. |
Reflections
A little over 24 years ago Officer Richard "Skip" Clark was killed in the line of duty.
About 60 years ago "Skip" taught me how to play baseball and football and
became a friend...we would run into each other as the years went by in
the neighborhood or downtown when he was on duty or at the Chicago
Stadium. I will always remember him---Skippy Clark...my friend.