U.S. Air Force John Pasco
1983
John R. Pasco. John also served in the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer John Pasco was shot and killed during a foot pursuit 1800 block Park Avenue. He had observed the suspect shooting a handgun into the air and requested backup as he began a foot chase. During the chase the suspect turned and shot him in the head. Officer Pasco had arrested the same man ten months earlier for possessing a gun. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to death and subsequently executed on March 25th, 1993. Officer Pasco was a U.S Air Force veteran and had served with the Dallas Police Department for one and a half years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
Service Record
1974 – 1978
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Dallas Police Department
Officer
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