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Police Officer John Perry Wyrick | Midland Police Department, Texas Midland Police Department, Texas

Police Officer

John Perry Wyrick

Midland Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, November 10, 1935

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 51

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/10/1935

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Officer Wyrick was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a disturbance call involving two men who were fighting. When they arrived at the scene of the men opened fire, striking Officer Wyrick in the chest.

Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Wyrick was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Officer Wyrick had served with the Midland Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, stepson, and four stepdaughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 76th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 11, 2011

 

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