Police killings
2013-2020

Deacon James Clark

Male, White

Date of the incident: 1/5/2014

Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
1000 42nd Street

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.