Police Officer John Perry Wyrick
Midland Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, November 10, 1935
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

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.