East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, December 3, 1976
Add to My HeroesMorris Houston, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Morris Houston was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Deputy Houston had served with the East Carroll Parish Sheriff's Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 35th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
December 3, 2011
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