JOHN CHARLES RISLEY

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 53-W: 22
Department: Harris County, Texas, S.O.
End of Watch: October 23, 2000
Cause: SHOT
Age: 38
Years of Service: 10
Description: Deputy Risley was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call in a rural section of Harris County. Neighbors in the area reported a man had come to their front door claiming that the Mafia was following him. Deputy Risley arrived on the scene and spotted suspect armed with a shot gun. He was able to call for back-up before he was shot and killed by the suspect.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
