Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Moses Wright was shot and killed when he, another deputy, and a Waco policeman attempted to arrest three men suspected of stealing horses.
The officers confronted the men at gunpoint and Deputy Wright disarmed one of them. One of the other men, who had just mounted his horse, shot Deputy Wright and mortally wounded him.
The other deputy, along with Deputy Wright, returned fire, possibly wounding one of the suspects.
Deputy Wright had served in law enforcement with the McLennan County Sheriff's Department and Waco Police Department for a total of 5 years.
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 133rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Phyllis Loya mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater March 3rd, 2009
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150 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Wright gave the McLennan County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Waco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Moses L. "Moak" Wright 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 McLennan County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Moses L. "Moak" Wright's cause is highlighted.
How Moses L. "Moak" Wright Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Moses L. "Moak" Wright is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Moses L. "Moak" Wright was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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