Officer Jesse R. Parris, 51, of the Fort Worth Police Department was shot once in the chest and killed on September 6, 1977. He had been on the force for 21 years when he responded to a call about a man with a gun and encountered the suspect a block from the reported address.

The man who shot Officer Parris was later arrested and, on August 1, 1979, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The 57-year-old received a 10-year suspended sentence and was placed on probation. Parris was remembered by colleagues and the community for his commitment to duty and the sacrifice he made in the line of duty.

Does anyone have memories of Officer Parris, details about the incident, or information that could add context to this case?