Officer Jesse R. Parris, aged 51, was a dedicated member of the Fort Worth Police Department in Texas. On September 6, 1977, Officer Parris responded to a call about a man with a gun. Upon arriving at the scene, he encountered the suspect a block away from the address he was responding to. During the encounter, Officer Parris was shot once in the chest by the suspect and tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect involved in the shooting was later identified and arrested. On August 1, 1979, the suspect, who was 57 years old at the time, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. He received a 10-year suspended sentence and was placed on probation.
Officer Parris had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 21 years and was well-respected by his colleagues and the community. His death was a significant loss to the department and the city of Fort Worth. Officer Parris is remembered for his commitment to duty and his sacrifice in the line of duty.
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