Hey Cop… You Ever Shot Anybody?: A Memoir

“Hey cop… you ever shot anybody?” Every officer has heard the question. For most, the answer is “No—and I hope it stays that way.” On September 4, 2017—four days into a new department and one month before his wedding—Deputy C. L. Clark’s answer changed forever. This is the unflinching, minute-by-minute account of the night a suicidal man forced a deadly confrontation, the two rounds that ended it, and the raw aftermath most officers never talk about. Written for every cop who’s stared down a barrel and wondered if anyone would understand. View Less