Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Davidson was shot and killed after responding with his partner to a report of a prowler in the 3400 block of Liberty Road. When the suspect saw the detectives approached his position he dropped his gun and started walking. When Detective Davison and his partner attempted to stop the suspect he ran, picked up his gun and shot and killed Detective Davidson. Detective Davidson's partner returned fire killing the suspect.
Survivors
Detective Davidson had served with the Houston Police Department for three years and was survived by his wife, parents and sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Davidson gave the Houston Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Davidson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective John Davidson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Houston Police Department, 84 of 117 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Davidson's cause is highlighted.
How John Davidson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed by officers
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Davidson is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Davidson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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