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Susanne Clarke

Age : 55

Gender : Female

Race : White

Date : 03/16/2026

Location : Hemlock Drive

City : Lanoka Harbor

County : Ocean

State : New Jersey

Agency : Lacey Township Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during disturbance response

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 03/19/2026, Lacey Township Police Department officers responded in the early morning hours to a report of a woman in distress on Orlando Drive. Officers encountered Susanne Clarke, 55, outside a residence. Authorities reported that she had a knife during the encounter. Officers attempted to engage with her, and the situation escalated. Officers opened fire, striking her. She was pronounced dead. Officials later identified her and stated that the incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/woman-killed-by-police-during-incident-in-jersey-shore-community-officials-say/4369174/
https://abc7ny.com/post/lacey-township-police-involved-shooting-woman-carrying-knife-shot-officers-ocean-county-nj/18721984/
https://www.nj.com/ocean/2026/03/id-released-for-woman-fatally-shot-in-early-morning-police-encounter.html