Died in prison
H. R. Clark
H. R. Clark was held at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington, when he was shot on February 12, 1934. A HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson says guards fired on a group during an escape attempt and that the first volley killed him. The essay is the only source given for the shooting, and it does not describe the guards' reasons for firing.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson says guards shot him during an escape attempt at the Washington State Penitentiary, and that the first volley killed him.
Reported by: HistoryLink.org essay by Elizabeth Gibson.