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
Jesse R. Parris
Age:
51
Length of Service:
22 Years
Date of Injury:
September 6, 1977
Date of Death:
September 6, 1977
Location of Incident:
Faron @ Wellesley
Summary:
Officer Jesse R. Parris died September 6, 1977, two and one half hours after being shot in the chest by a man he attempted to arrest at the corner of Faron and Wellesley. Officer Parris was assisting another officer when he encountered the suspect. When other officers arrived, they found Officer Parris sitting in his patrol unit and the suspect was standing over him. The suspect was arrested without incident.
