564 East Third Avenue in the Avenues Historic District in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Salt Lake City Police Department Honoring Our Fallen

Detective Percy L. Clark Killed in the Line of Duty January 11, 1973

During a stakeout at this location, two suspects arrived to rob a pharmacy. As they exited, the detective called for their surrender. One suspect opened fire, striking Clark in the head. Officers returned fire, killing the shooter. The second suspect surrendered.

Clark was married and the father of seven children. He is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Learn more about all of SLCPD’s Fallen Officers at www.slcpd.com

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Brian M. Barnard/Utah Civil Rights & Liberties Foundation, Inc.
Erected by the Police History Project, September 2012