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.
By Mail
3801 Hulen Suite 101
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
By Phone
817-870-2171
John A. Ogletree
Age:
36
Length of Service:
Unknown
Location of Incident:
8th at Grove Street
Date of Injury:
May 15, 1913
Date of Death:
May 15, 1913
Burial:
Hawkins Cemetery, Arlington
Summary:
Officer Ogletree was working a foot beat in the downtown area when he heard shots being fired nearby. Officer Ogletree then ran to the scene of the shooting.
Upon arriving at 8th and Grove, he encountered the gunman, Tom Lee, still armed with a double-barreled .12 gauge shotgun. Officer Ogletree ordered Lee to drop the weapon, but Lee fired both barrels, striking Officer Ogletree in the chest.
Officer Ogletree staggered to the steps of a nearby saloon, drew his weapon, and fired at Lee but missed. Officer Ogletree was taken to St. Joseph's Infirmary where he died.
Tom Lee shot himself trying to avoid capture. Lee survived and later stood trial. He received the death sentence. Lee was executed March 9, 1914, at the Tarrant County Jail.
