RICHARD LEE HOUSTON II



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.

 

 

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