Parrish Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, August 6, 1955
Age: 62
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 6, 1955
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Police Officer Mack Norris was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest a man for drunk driving.
The suspect exited his truck and opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Norris was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. The 43-year-old suspect was tried and acquitted on November 19, 1955.