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Walter D. Illyankoff, a 40-year-old male, was tragically killed on July 21, 1974, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was a patrolman with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and had served the community for 14 years. On that fateful day, Illyankoff responded to a robbery alarm at a local restaurant on North Federal Highway. Suspecting a false alarm, he knocked on the rear door, expecting the kitchen staff to answer. Instead, one of the suspects opened the door and shot him. Despite being critical ...Read More
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Walter D. Illyankoff
Male
Fort-lauderdale
FL
1974-07-21
40
Walter
Illyankoff
11/23/2025







