Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Memorial Location

The memorial is located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street. It occupies approximately five acres of park. » Get Directions

Hours of Operation
5:00am - 11:30pm
The displays and paths are always illuminated.

Contact Information

By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

By Phone
817-870-2171

A promise of remembrance.

Donald James Manning

Donald James Manning

Age:
28

Length of Service:
6 Years

Location of Incident:
1600 Lake Shore Drive, Oakland Lake Park

Date of Injury:
June 26, 1993

Date of Death:
June 27, 1993

Burial:
Greenwood Cemetery

Summary:
While off-duty, Detective Donald J. Manning was on a date in Oakland Lake Park.

Detective Manning and his companion were approached by a group of males who attempted to rob them. Detective Manning pushed his companion out of the way and drew his pistol.

An exchange of gunfire occurred and Detective Manning was shot. He died about two hours later in surgery.

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