Police Still Looking for Public’s Help to ID Suspects in Unsolved Malden Murder

– Allison Goldsberry

It has been two years since the shooting death of Shawn Clark at Patriot Skateboards at 804 Main Street in Malden.

On the anniversary of the crime, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Malden Police and State Police are once again asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in a fatal shooting in January.

“Members of the public who may have seen or heard something on that day or since then may have a useful lead,” said District Attorney Ryan. “On occasion with other crimes, a citizen has come forward with a small detail which may not appear to have significance to the person but which has opened doors for detectives and sent them along a path that has led to an arrest. Mr. Clark’s family and our investigators would be grateful for the public’s help in solving this crime in which an innocent man who served our country was gunned down at the store he owned.”

Clark, 39, was shot and killed on Tuesday, January 29 at Patriot Skateboards in Malden. Clark, the store owner, was killed in the middle of the afternoon on that day outside of the front door following a confrontation with two male suspects.

Police say they have devoted significant time and resources to the investigation but have made little progress. They are releasing surveillance photos (below) and video (view here) in an effort to identify two suspects allegedly involved in the shooting.

Authorities are asking the public to pay close attention to the “facial and bodily appearances of the suspects, their gait, and the clothing that they are wearing.” The suspects are said to be dark-skinned males with dark clothing. One suspect was armed with a gun. They fled on foot down Edmund Street in Malden following the incident.

Members of the public with information that they believe may be helpful to the investigation can contact Massachusetts State Police at 781-897-6600 or Malden Police at (781) 397-7171.