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Reverend Bruce Klunder

Overview

Notice to Close File[1]

On April 7, 1964, Reverend Bruce Klunder, the victim, was crushed by a bulldozer driven by XXXXXXXXX the subject, during a civil rights demonstration opposing the construction of a segregated school in Cleveland, Ohio. Per media reports, there were approximately 150 demonstrators gathered at the construction site, which was guarded by Cleveland Police Department officers. During the course of the demonstration, two women and a man rushed into the path of the bulldozer operated by XXXXXX. Meanwhile, Reverend Klunder laid down on the ground behind the bulldozer. In an effort to avoid hitting the individuals in front of the bulldozer, XXXXXX stopped the machine. XXXXXX reportedly looked around, but did not see Reverend Klunder, then drove the bulldozer in reverse. When XXXXXX stopped the bulldozer, he realized that he had crushed and killed Reverend Klunder. XXXXXX was subsequently attacked by several onlookers who charged past police.
 

[1] Memo amended on June 11, 2021.


Incident Date
Case Name
Reverend Bruce Klunder
Topics
FOIA
Industry Code(s)
  • None
Updated June 17, 2021