Patrol Inspector Frank H. Clark

Patrol Inspector Frank H. Clark

United States Department of Labor - Immigration Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch Saturday, December 13, 1924

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Frank H. Clark

Patrol Inspector Frank Clark was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend several smugglers near Cordova Island in El Paso, Texas.

As he and other agents confronted the smugglers, several spotters who protected them opened fire from an ambush position, fatally wounding Inspector Clark. One man was arrested and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Inspector Clark had served with the United States Border Patrol for six months.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Texas
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to 10 years

ambush, smuggling

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Patrol Inspector Clark,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Patrol. The area where you were killed in the Line of Duty-Cordova Island is where Bridge of The Americas(BOTA) and Chamizal National Park is now.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 13, 2024

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