Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Porter was shot and killed while attempting to breakup a fight between two brothers at a dance hall in Redwood.
When Deputy Porter intervened the two brothers attacked him and shot him in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire. He killed one of the brothers and critically wounded the other.
Deputy Porter was taken to his home where he died the following day.
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 3rd, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Porter served with the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Seguin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Porter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John Porter 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 Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Porter's cause is highlighted.
How John Porter Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Porter is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Porter was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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