Policeman Clyde A. May
Los Angeles Police Department
California
End of Watch: Thursday, February 28, 1907

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 3, 1907
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Killed by another officer

Policeman May was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect at Adams and San Pedro streets.

Policeman May and his partner had stopped and gotten off their bicycles to question a man they found out on the street after midnight. As Policeman May attempted to stop him from fleeing, the man jerked loose and fired a shot, hitting Policeman May. As he ran, he took aim at Policeman May's partner, who fired first, killing him.

Policeman May was survived by his wife of one month, his mother, and two brothers.