Jerry Lee Parks

How they died

Suicide

A Houston County deputy was dispatched to the home of Parks' ex-wife in response to a 911 call reporting an unwanted and possibly suicidal person. The ex-wife, who was not at home, shares the residence with her parents. When the deputy arrived, Parks fled the scene. Deputies went to his home. Because Parks was armed and threatened to kill himself, sheriff's deputies called for the special response team. Negotiators attempted to get Parks to surrender but when he shot and killed himself.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Jerry Lee Parks, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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