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Ivan Walker

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 11, 1980

Victim Details

Ivan J. Walker

Male

Philadelphia

PA

1980-09-11

54

Ivan

Walker

06/28/2026

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In the city of Philadelphia, a 15-year veteran of the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, 54-year-old Officer Ivan J. Walker, was killed in the line of duty. The incident unfolded at the Plymouth Hall apartment building located at 2201 West Venango Street. Officer Walker was in the process of arresting a man for disorderly conduct when a struggle ensued inside the lobby.

The physical altercation moved outside, where the suspect managed to disarm Officer Walker, taking his se ...
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    Was anyone else moved by the testimonies from Officer Walker's fellow officers and his family during... ...Read More
    07/14/2024
    I recently came across some information regarding the tragic death of Officer Ivan J. Walker, and I ... ...Read More
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    I came across this case recently and couldn’t help but feel such deep respect for Officer Walker. ... ...Read More
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