Roll of Honor
Incident
Investigator Ricky Parisian was shot and killed while attempting to stop an armed robbery of the Great American Supermarket in Oneonta, New York, while off duty. He tackled the suspect and was shot in the chest with a .410 gauge shotgun during the struggle. The suspect fled to Colorado, where he was arrested within 48 hours. He was later convicted of 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree robbery, and Criminal Use of a Firearm. He was sentenced to 47 years in prison. The suspect died of natural causes in 2004 while serving his sentence. Investigator Parisian had served with the New York State Police for 8 years. He was survived by his wife. An annual memorial run and scholarship were created in his honor.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Parisian gave the New York State Police 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Parisian.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Investigator Ricky J. Parisian 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 NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ricky J. Parisian's cause is highlighted.
How Ricky J. Parisian Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 47 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ricky J. Parisian is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ricky J. Parisian was killed by shotgun; 410 gauge.
Incident Location
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