Deacon James Clark Killed by Sarasota Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
1000 42nd Street
Mapping Police Violence:

A pair of officers on bicycle patrol encountered Clark in a park known for drug sales and prostitution. Clark was pushing a bicycle and holding a weapon. Police ordered him to drop it, but instead he aimed and fired at them. Both officers returned fire killing Clark. State Attorney declared shooting justified. Clark had long history of drug abuse and criminal convictions.

Victim's Name: Deacon James Clark

Agency Responsible: Sarasota Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 30

Race: White

Date of Death: January 5, 2014

County: Sarasota

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Justified

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Geography: Suburban

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