Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, October 1, 2020
Add to My HeroesDonald E. Parker
Correctional Officer Donald Parker died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff and inmates at the Neal Unit in Potter County, Texas.
Officer Parker had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for nine years and was assigned as a Food Service Manager. He is survived by two sons.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 73
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Thursday, September 24, 2020
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