Officer Down

Deputy Sheriff Robert Paris
Stanislaus County California Sheriff's Department
End of Watch: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Age: 53
Tour: 16 years

Deputy Sheriff Robert Paris was shot and killed while he and another deputy were serving an eviction notice at the Whispering Woods apartment complex on Chrysler Drive in Modesto.

The deputies were attempting entry into the residence around 11 a.m. when the subject opened fire, striking and killing Deputy Paris and a civilian. The suspect barricaded himself inside of the residence and has not yet been taken into custody.

Deputy Paris had served with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department for 16 years and is survived by his parents, a brother and two adult children.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh.