MODESTO (CBS13) – A massive regional law enforcement presence, including bomb squads and SWAT teams, has responded to a northwest Modesto neighborhood after Deputy Robert Paris and a civilian were shot dead Thursday morning and the suspect has barricaded himself inside his residence.
Stanislaus County Deputy Robert Paris was fatally shot in northwest Modesto on Thursday, April 12, 2012. (credit: CBS13)
Sheriff Adam Christianson confirmed one of his deputies was fatally shot in the 2100 block of Chrysler Drive just west of Prescott Road and south of West Rumble Road some time around 11 a.m. He also said a civilian was shot to death in the incident. Neighbors say the civilian may have been a locksmith helping with an eviction. The sheriff confirmed his deputies were executing an eviction.
"This is another dark day for law enforcement. There's no excuse for this," Christianson said. "One of my valued members of my team is dead. I am overwhelmingly frustrated with the fact that we don't have adequate resources to protect the community."
Deputy Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, 53, of the Stanislaus Sheriffs Department was killed in the line of duty April 12, 2012 in Modesto, CA.
Bob was born in Tracy, CA, the son of Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, Sr. and Elizabeth Jane Paris.
Bob graduated in 1977 from Tracy Joint Union High School. He attended Delta Community College before entering paramedic school in 1979. After graduation Bob was certified as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic and worked for Tracy Ambulance and American Medical Response serving the Tracy community. In 1993 Bob graduated from the Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center and joined the Stanislaus Sheriffs Office as a Reserve in 1996 and was sworn in as a full time Deputy Sheriff in 1999. As a Deputy Sheriff Bob served in Patrol Operations, Court Services, Special Vehicle Off Road Unit/Water Enforcement and most recently the Civil Division.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman spending spring and summer days camping and fishing in the Sierras with family and friends. In the fall Bob would travel to the Rockies first hunting with his father and friends in Colorado before traveling to Montana where he would serve as a hunting guide. Last summer Bob fulfilled a life time dream by going on an African safari. Bob also enjoyed cycling and golfing. He became a successful taxidermist for his own enjoyment as well as for others.
He is survived by his parents Bob and Jane Paris of Lodi, CA, a daughter Jami Paris and her mother, Janelle Corso of Tracy, CA, a son Bobby Paris of Tracy, CA, a brother Eric Paris and sister in law Kari Henderson Paris of Stockton, CA, a sister Krista Torpey and brother in law Richard (Dick) Torpey of Kennesaw, GA, his nephews Ryan Torpey of Auburn, AL and Colin Torpey and a niece Lauren Torpey of Kennesaw, GA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Franklin and Downs Funeral Home in Modesto, CA.
The funeral services for Deputy Robert (Bob) Paris are scheduled for Friday April 20th at 12:00 PM. The services will be held at Big Valley Grace Community Church located at 4040 Tully Rd in Modesto, CA. There will be a procession from the church to Lakewood Memorial Park located at 900 Santa Fe Avenue in Hughson CA where there will be a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to -Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (cbtf.org) Or The Peace Officer Memorial Group, P. O. Box 577105, Modesto, CA 95357 (or deposit to Operating Engineers Local #3, Federal Credit Union Acct. #240356026)
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Published in the Modesto Bee from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Deputy Robert Paris of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Modesto, Calif.
Sheriff's officials said he and another man were serving eviction papers at an apartment complex when the men were gunned down by someone inside the house.
Paris was 53, a 16-year-veteran of the sheriff's department.
"This is a tragic day for law enforcement and public safety,"" said Sheriff Adam Christianson. ""Deputy Paris paid the ultimate price, sacrificing his life, while protecting and serving the citizens of Stanislaus County.
""Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family, the community, our sheriff's family and all the law enforcement personnel from every jurisdiction in the central valley who come to our aid today.""
Deputy Paris is survived by his parents, brother and two adult children.
Published in the Modesto Bee from April 12 to April 27, 2012
Stanislaus County Deputy Robert Paris was fatally shot in northwest Modesto on Thursday, April 12, 2012. (credit: CBS13)
Sheriff Adam Christianson confirmed one of his deputies was fatally shot in the 2100 block of Chrysler Drive just west of Prescott Road and south of West Rumble Road some time around 11 a.m. He also said a civilian was shot to death in the incident. Neighbors say the civilian may have been a locksmith helping with an eviction. The sheriff confirmed his deputies were executing an eviction.
"This is another dark day for law enforcement. There's no excuse for this," Christianson said. "One of my valued members of my team is dead. I am overwhelmingly frustrated with the fact that we don't have adequate resources to protect the community."
Deputy Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, 53, of the Stanislaus Sheriffs Department was killed in the line of duty April 12, 2012 in Modesto, CA.
Bob was born in Tracy, CA, the son of Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, Sr. and Elizabeth Jane Paris.
Bob graduated in 1977 from Tracy Joint Union High School. He attended Delta Community College before entering paramedic school in 1979. After graduation Bob was certified as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic and worked for Tracy Ambulance and American Medical Response serving the Tracy community. In 1993 Bob graduated from the Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center and joined the Stanislaus Sheriffs Office as a Reserve in 1996 and was sworn in as a full time Deputy Sheriff in 1999. As a Deputy Sheriff Bob served in Patrol Operations, Court Services, Special Vehicle Off Road Unit/Water Enforcement and most recently the Civil Division.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman spending spring and summer days camping and fishing in the Sierras with family and friends. In the fall Bob would travel to the Rockies first hunting with his father and friends in Colorado before traveling to Montana where he would serve as a hunting guide. Last summer Bob fulfilled a life time dream by going on an African safari. Bob also enjoyed cycling and golfing. He became a successful taxidermist for his own enjoyment as well as for others.
He is survived by his parents Bob and Jane Paris of Lodi, CA, a daughter Jami Paris and her mother, Janelle Corso of Tracy, CA, a son Bobby Paris of Tracy, CA, a brother Eric Paris and sister in law Kari Henderson Paris of Stockton, CA, a sister Krista Torpey and brother in law Richard (Dick) Torpey of Kennesaw, GA, his nephews Ryan Torpey of Auburn, AL and Colin Torpey and a niece Lauren Torpey of Kennesaw, GA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Franklin and Downs Funeral Home in Modesto, CA.
The funeral services for Deputy Robert (Bob) Paris are scheduled for Friday April 20th at 12:00 PM. The services will be held at Big Valley Grace Community Church located at 4040 Tully Rd in Modesto, CA. There will be a procession from the church to Lakewood Memorial Park located at 900 Santa Fe Avenue in Hughson CA where there will be a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to -Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (cbtf.org) Or The Peace Officer Memorial Group, P. O. Box 577105, Modesto, CA 95357 (or deposit to Operating Engineers Local #3, Federal Credit Union Acct. #240356026)
www.cvobituaries.com
Published in the Modesto Bee from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Deputy Robert Paris of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Modesto, Calif.
Sheriff's officials said he and another man were serving eviction papers at an apartment complex when the men were gunned down by someone inside the house.
Paris was 53, a 16-year-veteran of the sheriff's department.
"This is a tragic day for law enforcement and public safety,"" said Sheriff Adam Christianson. ""Deputy Paris paid the ultimate price, sacrificing his life, while protecting and serving the citizens of Stanislaus County.
""Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family, the community, our sheriff's family and all the law enforcement personnel from every jurisdiction in the central valley who come to our aid today.""
Deputy Paris is survived by his parents, brother and two adult children.
Published in the Modesto Bee from April 12 to April 27, 2012
MODESTO (CBS13) – A massive regional law enforcement presence, including bomb squads and SWAT teams, has responded to a northwest Modesto neighborhood after Deputy Robert Paris and a civilian were shot dead Thursday morning and the suspect has barricaded himself inside his residence.
Stanislaus County Deputy Robert Paris was fatally shot in northwest Modesto on Thursday, April 12, 2012. (credit: CBS13)
Sheriff Adam Christianson confirmed one of his deputies was fatally shot in the 2100 block of Chrysler Drive just west of Prescott Road and south of West Rumble Road some time around 11 a.m. He also said a civilian was shot to death in the incident. Neighbors say the civilian may have been a locksmith helping with an eviction. The sheriff confirmed his deputies were executing an eviction.
"This is another dark day for law enforcement. There's no excuse for this," Christianson said. "One of my valued members of my team is dead. I am overwhelmingly frustrated with the fact that we don't have adequate resources to protect the community."
Deputy Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, 53, of the Stanislaus Sheriffs Department was killed in the line of duty April 12, 2012 in Modesto, CA.
Bob was born in Tracy, CA, the son of Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, Sr. and Elizabeth Jane Paris.
Bob graduated in 1977 from Tracy Joint Union High School. He attended Delta Community College before entering paramedic school in 1979. After graduation Bob was certified as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic and worked for Tracy Ambulance and American Medical Response serving the Tracy community. In 1993 Bob graduated from the Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center and joined the Stanislaus Sheriffs Office as a Reserve in 1996 and was sworn in as a full time Deputy Sheriff in 1999. As a Deputy Sheriff Bob served in Patrol Operations, Court Services, Special Vehicle Off Road Unit/Water Enforcement and most recently the Civil Division.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman spending spring and summer days camping and fishing in the Sierras with family and friends. In the fall Bob would travel to the Rockies first hunting with his father and friends in Colorado before traveling to Montana where he would serve as a hunting guide. Last summer Bob fulfilled a life time dream by going on an African safari. Bob also enjoyed cycling and golfing. He became a successful taxidermist for his own enjoyment as well as for others.
He is survived by his parents Bob and Jane Paris of Lodi, CA, a daughter Jami Paris and her mother, Janelle Corso of Tracy, CA, a son Bobby Paris of Tracy, CA, a brother Eric Paris and sister in law Kari Henderson Paris of Stockton, CA, a sister Krista Torpey and brother in law Richard (Dick) Torpey of Kennesaw, GA, his nephews Ryan Torpey of Auburn, AL and Colin Torpey and a niece Lauren Torpey of Kennesaw, GA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Franklin and Downs Funeral Home in Modesto, CA.
The funeral services for Deputy Robert (Bob) Paris are scheduled for Friday April 20th at 12:00 PM. The services will be held at Big Valley Grace Community Church located at 4040 Tully Rd in Modesto, CA. There will be a procession from the church to Lakewood Memorial Park located at 900 Santa Fe Avenue in Hughson CA where there will be a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to -Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (cbtf.org) Or The Peace Officer Memorial Group, P. O. Box 577105, Modesto, CA 95357 (or deposit to Operating Engineers Local #3, Federal Credit Union Acct. #240356026)
www.cvobituaries.com
Published in the Modesto Bee from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Deputy Robert Paris of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Modesto, Calif.
Sheriff's officials said he and another man were serving eviction papers at an apartment complex when the men were gunned down by someone inside the house.
Paris was 53, a 16-year-veteran of the sheriff's department.
"This is a tragic day for law enforcement and public safety,"" said Sheriff Adam Christianson. ""Deputy Paris paid the ultimate price, sacrificing his life, while protecting and serving the citizens of Stanislaus County.
""Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family, the community, our sheriff's family and all the law enforcement personnel from every jurisdiction in the central valley who come to our aid today.""
Deputy Paris is survived by his parents, brother and two adult children.
Published in the Modesto Bee from April 12 to April 27, 2012
Stanislaus County Deputy Robert Paris was fatally shot in northwest Modesto on Thursday, April 12, 2012. (credit: CBS13)
Sheriff Adam Christianson confirmed one of his deputies was fatally shot in the 2100 block of Chrysler Drive just west of Prescott Road and south of West Rumble Road some time around 11 a.m. He also said a civilian was shot to death in the incident. Neighbors say the civilian may have been a locksmith helping with an eviction. The sheriff confirmed his deputies were executing an eviction.
"This is another dark day for law enforcement. There's no excuse for this," Christianson said. "One of my valued members of my team is dead. I am overwhelmingly frustrated with the fact that we don't have adequate resources to protect the community."
Deputy Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, 53, of the Stanislaus Sheriffs Department was killed in the line of duty April 12, 2012 in Modesto, CA.
Bob was born in Tracy, CA, the son of Robert (Bob) Lee Paris, Sr. and Elizabeth Jane Paris.
Bob graduated in 1977 from Tracy Joint Union High School. He attended Delta Community College before entering paramedic school in 1979. After graduation Bob was certified as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic and worked for Tracy Ambulance and American Medical Response serving the Tracy community. In 1993 Bob graduated from the Ray Simon Regional Criminal Justice Training Center and joined the Stanislaus Sheriffs Office as a Reserve in 1996 and was sworn in as a full time Deputy Sheriff in 1999. As a Deputy Sheriff Bob served in Patrol Operations, Court Services, Special Vehicle Off Road Unit/Water Enforcement and most recently the Civil Division.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman spending spring and summer days camping and fishing in the Sierras with family and friends. In the fall Bob would travel to the Rockies first hunting with his father and friends in Colorado before traveling to Montana where he would serve as a hunting guide. Last summer Bob fulfilled a life time dream by going on an African safari. Bob also enjoyed cycling and golfing. He became a successful taxidermist for his own enjoyment as well as for others.
He is survived by his parents Bob and Jane Paris of Lodi, CA, a daughter Jami Paris and her mother, Janelle Corso of Tracy, CA, a son Bobby Paris of Tracy, CA, a brother Eric Paris and sister in law Kari Henderson Paris of Stockton, CA, a sister Krista Torpey and brother in law Richard (Dick) Torpey of Kennesaw, GA, his nephews Ryan Torpey of Auburn, AL and Colin Torpey and a niece Lauren Torpey of Kennesaw, GA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Franklin and Downs Funeral Home in Modesto, CA.
The funeral services for Deputy Robert (Bob) Paris are scheduled for Friday April 20th at 12:00 PM. The services will be held at Big Valley Grace Community Church located at 4040 Tully Rd in Modesto, CA. There will be a procession from the church to Lakewood Memorial Park located at 900 Santa Fe Avenue in Hughson CA where there will be a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to -Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (cbtf.org) Or The Peace Officer Memorial Group, P. O. Box 577105, Modesto, CA 95357 (or deposit to Operating Engineers Local #3, Federal Credit Union Acct. #240356026)
www.cvobituaries.com
Published in the Modesto Bee from April 18 to April 19, 2012
Deputy Robert Paris of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Modesto, Calif.
Sheriff's officials said he and another man were serving eviction papers at an apartment complex when the men were gunned down by someone inside the house.
Paris was 53, a 16-year-veteran of the sheriff's department.
"This is a tragic day for law enforcement and public safety,"" said Sheriff Adam Christianson. ""Deputy Paris paid the ultimate price, sacrificing his life, while protecting and serving the citizens of Stanislaus County.
""Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family, the community, our sheriff's family and all the law enforcement personnel from every jurisdiction in the central valley who come to our aid today.""
Deputy Paris is survived by his parents, brother and two adult children.
Published in the Modesto Bee from April 12 to April 27, 2012
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