Thomas Clifford

Death by Force

On August 13, 1899, Denver Police Officer Thomas J. Clifford lost his life in a tragic and violent incident in lower downtown Denver. The events leading to his death began when Clifford, along with his colleague Officer William E. Griffiths, responded to a situation involving a soldier who was flourishing a gun.

Clifford's routine that day had been slightly unusual; before leaving for work, he stopped at the gate, turned around, and went back to kiss his wife, Catie, a second time. This ...Read More

Officer Thomas C. Clifford

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