The memorial is located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street. It occupies approximately five acres of park. » Get Directions
Hours of Operation
5:00am - 11:30pm
The displays and paths are always
illuminated.
By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
By Phone
817-870-2171
C. Ed Parsley
Age:
52
Date of Injury:
September 28, 1917
Date of Death:
September 28, 1917
Location of Incident:
City Hall, NW corner of W. 10th and Throckmorton
Burial:
Greenwood Cemetery
Summary:
On September 28, 1917, Police Commissioner C. Ed Parsley was called into his office to speak with J.K. Yates, a disgruntled former officer. Upon entering the office, Yates shut the door and almost immediately shot and killed Commissioner Parsley. Yates was himself shot and killed by responding officers in a gunfight inside the office. At least two other officers were wounded.
