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Officer John T. McCarthy | Dallas Police Department, Texas Dallas Police Department, Texas

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John T. McCarthy

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, February 25, 1981

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 24

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 4162

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/25/1981

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed

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Officer McCarthy was shot and killed after he and his partner observed a car parked by a lake. They observed two partially clothed people and told them to leave. As Officer McCarthy was returning to his vehicle the man stepped out of his vehicle and shot him in the head. The man ran into the lake and then was arrested when he came back out. The suspect was convicted and executed.

Officer McCarthy had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife.

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When you were tragically killed, I was a rookie at another Dallas area PD. I went to your funeral and when I went by your casket, I looked inside and saw a face similar to mine. We looked alike - same age and facial features - and a similar name. It was an eye opening moment for me that has stayed with me for my 30+ years in law enforcement. From that point I understood that a badge and gun did not make me invulnerable.

May you Rest in Peace John.

SA Jon May
USDOJ
February 15, 2011

 

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