Mesquite, TX
EOW: Dec. 3, 2021 | Cause: Gunfire
Age: 46 Tour: 21 Years Badge: 821
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Police Officer Richard Houston, II was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance in the parking lot of a grocery store at 1500 S Beltline Road.
During the investigation, a man produced a gun and opened fire on Officer Houston at about 1:40 pm. Both Officer Houston and the subject were critically wounded in the exchange of gunfire. Officer Houston was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Houston served with the Mesquite Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and one son, whom we had the honor of hand-delivering vital financial resources to alleviate the strain of immediate needs. Impact like this is only made possible by the help of our dedicated donors.
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