C ED PARSLEY

Officer Rank: Commissioner
Memorial Panel: 26-E: 22
Department: Fort Worth, Texas, P.D.
End of Watch: September 28, 1917
Cause: SHOT
Age: 52
Years of Service: 9
Description: Commissioner Parsley was shot and killed by one of his own police officers. Officer J.K. Yates was upset with Commissioner Parsley for his termination. Officer Yates requested a meeting with the Commissioner. When Commissioner Parsley shut the door to his office, Officer Yates shot him to death.
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