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Correctional Officer
Clarence Tariq Hammond
Michigan Department of Corrections, MichiganEnd of Watch: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 1/14/2012
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: At large
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Correctional
Officer Clarence Hammond was shot and killed in a botched robbery
attempt as he arrived home at an apartment complex on Harlo Avenue, in
Madison Heights, at approximately 12:30 am.
Officer Hammond, who was still in uniform, and his girlfriend had pulled into a parking spot next to a van with an opened door. A subject immediately exited the van and attempted to rob the couple. When he observed Officer Hammond's uniform he struck him in the head with the gun and then shot him.
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
Officer Hammond was assigned to the Macomb Correctional Facility. He is survived by his two young sons.
Officer Hammond, who was still in uniform, and his girlfriend had pulled into a parking spot next to a van with an opened door. A subject immediately exited the van and attempted to rob the couple. When he observed Officer Hammond's uniform he struck him in the head with the gun and then shot him.
The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.
Officer Hammond was assigned to the Macomb Correctional Facility. He is survived by his two young sons.
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/21092-correctional-officer-clarence-tariq-hammond#ixzz1jYSYiqQ6
Officer Clarence T Hammond rest in peace you are now a member
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sacrifice that one can give for his fellow man. To the Family I
salute your lost loved one, and pray for you during the days
to come Clarence will be in the company of heroes forevermore.
The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,
badges of Law Enforcement. All of whom have
previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,
they welcome gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers
and sisters you to this hallowed place. As you march
down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused
on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen
on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join
the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.
Your brother in Law Enforcement