Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 51-E -32
Department: Mesquite, Texas, P.D.
End of Watch: 12/03/2021
Cause: Gunfire
Age: 46
Length of Service: 21 Years
Police Officer Houston was shot and killed as he responded to a domestic disturbance call. Officer Houston exited his patrol car and made contact with a female subject, and then a male suspect exited his vehicle and immediately shot the officer. Officer Houston had no contact with the suspect prior to the shooting. Officer Houston was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his gunshot wounds.