Leola Police Department, South Dakota
End of Watch Monday, December 12, 1921
Add to My HeroesClarence F. Berry
Watchman Berry was shot and killed while on patrol. He encountered a married couple, who were dressed in each other's clothes, near the Lutheran church. The man, who was wearing women's clothes, yelled out to the officer and immediately pulled out a .25 caliber handgun and shot Watchman Berry in the abdomen.
Watchman Berry was able to return fire and shot the suspect in the knee. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. On October 6, 1928, his sentence was commuted to 10 years.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsClarence,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Leola.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 12, 2021
