Memorials

Police Officer Chris Gibson died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Officer Gibson had served with the Dallas Police Department for over 24 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Police Officer Scott Harn died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Officer Harn had served with the Dallas Police Department for over 32 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

Senior Corporal Arnulfo Pargas died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working on patrol duty. Senior Corporal Pargas had served with the Dallas Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and two daughters.

Reserve Police Officer David Ruiz died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Officer Ruiz was a United States Navy veteran. He served with the Dallas Police Department for 32 years and then patrolled for four years as a reserve officer. Officer Ruiz is…

Officer Cassee Brewer was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for slander at the Union Depot station. While talking to the man, the suspect pulled out a large caliber handgun and began firing, striking Officer Brewer. The suspect was later apprehended and hung for the murder. Officer…

Officer William Riddell was shot and killed while he and his partner attempted to serve a warrant on a man for carrying a weapon. The subject had been overheard saying that he would kill any officer who attempted to arrest him. As the officers entered his store, he immediately opened…

Officer William McDuff was shot and killed after two youths had had arrested earlier in the week came to his home. The two were outside yelling at him. When he came outside to tell them to stop yelling, they shot him with a shotgun, killing him. The suspects were sentenced…

Officer Leslie Patrick succumbed to a gunshot wound while arresting a man for stealing a horse on Dover Street. A struggle ensued and the man pulled out a handgun. The subject struck Officer Patrick in the head with the gun and it discharged, striking him in the head. Officer Patrick…

Officer Thoedore Tedford succumbed to a gunshot wound after being sent to a flight call while on mounted patrol. When he arrived on the scene the suspect opened fire, striking him in the side. After falling off of his horse, the suspect shot him again before fleeing. Officer Tedford was…

Officer W. Roy Thornton was shot and killed while arresting a man for a misdemeanor near the intersection of Pryor Street and Lloyd Street. Another officer arrived and asked if he needed help. At the same moment a friend of the arrestee arrived and opened fire with a 10-gauge shotgun,…