Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, January 16, 1983
Add to My HeroesJohn R. Pasco
Officer John Pasco was shot and killed during a foot pursuit 1800 block Park Avenue.
He had observed the suspect shooting a handgun into the air and requested backup as he began a foot chase. During the chase the suspect turned and shot him in the head. Officer Pasco had arrested the same man ten months earlier for possessing a gun.
The suspect was convicted and sentenced to death and subsequently executed on March 25th, 1993.
Officer Pasco was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Dallas Police Department for one and a half years. He was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 7 months
- Badge 4545
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Executed in 1993
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsOfficer Pasco,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force and TXANG as a Security Policeman. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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