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
Peter Howard
Age:
44
Length of Service:
25 Years
Location of Incident:
"Franklin Hill" – Franklin and Houston Street
Date of Injury:
Aug. 16, 1915
Date of Death:
Aug. 16, 1915
Burial:
Oakwood Cemetery
Summary:
Officer Peter Howard was a 25-year veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department. He had served in numerous capacities including the mounted section.
On the night of Aug. 16, 1915, Officer Howard was working the "Franklin Hill" beat just west of Houston Street and north of the courthouse. On this night, he attempted to arrest a man who was acting suspiciously. While walking him to a call box, Officer Howard was attacked from behind by a second man. Officer Howard fired a shot trying to defend himself, but was overpowered. He was stabbed seven times in the back and his throat was laid open. His killers stole his two pistols and his Stetson hat. Officer Howard walked up Franklin Hill where other officers found him. He died a short time later at St. Joseph's Infirmary.
One of his killers received a life sentence. The second man was never captured. It was believed that he fled to Mexico.
