Raleigh Clarke Murdered in Millry, Alabama age 24

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On July 30, 1971, Chief of Police D. Raleigh Clarke of the Millry Police Department in Alabama was fatally shot while investigating reports of illegal gambling and liquor sales. As he entered a local pool hall where these activities were suspected, he was ambushed and shot with a .38 caliber handgun. Chief Clarke had served with the department for two years and was 24 years old at the time of his death.

The assailant, a 20-year-old male, was convicted of Chief Clarke's murder and senten ...Read More

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name

Raleigh Clarke

gender

Male

city

Millry

state

AL

Date of Death

1971-07-30

Age at Death

24

First Name

Raleigh

Last Name

Clarke

Last Updated

11/22/2024

Raleigh Clarke
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