Pine Bluff Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Monday, March 4, 1985
Add to My HeroesJohn Robert Fallis
Patrolman Johnny Fallis was shot and killed while investigating a noise complaint at 700 Walnut Street.
When he arrived at the scene he located a vehicle playing loud music with two male subjects sitting inside. As he radioed the license plate information to dispatch one of the men exited the vehicle and opened fire with a .22 caliber handgun, striking Patrolman Fallis in the arm and chest.
The subject fled to Grady, Arkansas, where he was arrested the following day. He was convicted of Patrolman Fallis' murder and sentenced to life without parole. At the time of Patrolman Fallis' murder, the man was wanted for in Seattle, Washington, for murdering two teenagers on April 6th, 1984.
Patrolman Fallis had served with the Pine Bluff Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsI new johnny early in our life he was such a good guy. I remember exactly when it happened. It still makes me have chills to see his picture. Im married to his brother now he wldnt beleve that. Love an miss u johnny.
Jamie fallis
Brotherinlaw
October 25, 2020
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