MELVIN CLAXTON
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 1-W: 22
Department: Shelbyville, Tennessee, P.D.
End of Watch: February 17, 1999
Cause: PHYS
Age: 53
Years of Service: 19
Description: Patrolman Claxton died when he suffered a heart attack during a foot chase of a jail escapee. After fleeing from the jail, the 19-year-old suspect stole a truck. Patrolman Claxton and another deputy began pursuit. The suspect bailed out and began to run. Patrolman Claxton and the deputy chased the suspect until he was captured. Patrolman Claxton then began having trouble breathing and collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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