Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, December 31, 2017
Add to My HeroesZackari Spurlock Parrish, III
Deputy Sheriff Zackari Parrish was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance call involving an emotionally disturbed man at an apartment complex at 3404 E. County Line Road, in Highlands Ranch, at approximately 5:15 am.
Deputy Parrish and other deputies were attempting to speak to the man when he barricaded himself inside a bedroom. The man opened fire with a rifle, killing Deputy Parrish and wounding three other deputies.
The three wounded deputies were able to retreat to safety. Responding officers, including regional SWAT team members, re-entered the apartment to rescue Deputy Parrish. The subject inside opened fire on the officers, wounding a Castle Rock police officer before being shot and killed.
The subject fired over 100 rounds during the incident, wounding two citizens in addition to shooting the officers.
Deputy Parrish had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for seven months and had previously served with the Castle Rock Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 2 years, 7 months
- Badge 1721
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 421 ReflectionsDeputy Parrish, im sorry for what happened to you on that new years eve 7 years ago, as you were doing what you had to do that night and assist the man who would soon take your life. As for the man that killed you, he was far too gone out of his mind to realize what he was doing, and he proved how much of a coward he was to harm an officer who was trying to help. However, i did learn about your case a few years ago when i watched the full footage of everything that went on that day, and it always stuck with me in the back of my mind, as it showed me how dangerous it is to try and help somebody who's clearly out of their mind, but you proved how brave you were to show kindness and assist him, even before everything went downhill. From what i've learned, you were a good man who loved his job and family, and you did your best to serve your people and the public, and i respect you for doing so. But also, your brothers in blue did avenge you in death, as they killed the man who took your life away, which shows that a sense of justice has been brought upon your passing. But as of right now, may you rest in peace knowing your service is appreciated, and the awful scum of a person who killed you is also dead. Rest well Mr. Parrish
Morgan
civilian
February 16, 2025
