Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer John Wyrick was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a disturbance call involving two men who were fighting. When they arrived at the scene of the men opened fire, striking Officer Wyrick in the chest.
Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Wyrick was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Officer Wyrick had served with the Midland Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, stepson, and four stepdaughters.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Wyrick gave the Midland Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Midland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Wyrick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer John Perry Wyrick 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 Midland Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Perry Wyrick's cause is highlighted.
How John Perry Wyrick Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Perry Wyrick is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Perry Wyrick was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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