Midland Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, November 10, 1935
Add to My HeroesJohn Perry Wyrick
Police Officer John 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 five years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, stepson, and four stepdaughters.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsI want to thank everyone for the kind words to my Great Grandfather John Perry Wyrick (aka) Perry Wyrick. Thank you Officer Aaron Smith and everyone involved in finding so much information about him.
Sincerely, his Great Granddaughter Alycia Vasquez
Alycia Y Vasquez
Great Granddaughter
April 13, 2020
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