Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Jessie Parish was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant in Blountstown.
He and the county sheriff had gone into a home and were searching it for the wanted subject. As Deputy Parish opened a door inside of the home another man opened fire, fatally wounding him. The man then shot at the sheriff before fleeing.
The subject who shot Deputy Parish was never apprehended.
Deputy Parish was survived by his parents, four sisters, and brother.
Survivors
Deputy Parish was survived by his parents, four sisters, and brother.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Parish served with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Blountstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Parish.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Jessie W. Parish 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, 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. Jessie W. Parish's cause is highlighted.
How Jessie W. Parish Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jessie W. Parish is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jessie W. Parish was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Calhoun County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
