Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, February 25, 1981
Add to My HeroesJohn Thomas McCarthy
Officer John McCarthy was shot and killed after he and his partner observed a car parked by White Rock Lake in the 600 block East Lawther Drive
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 served with the Dallas Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 4162
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsOfficer McCarthy,
On today, the 40th anniversary of of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dallas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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