William Walker

Death by Force

On July 21, 1906, Officer William Walker, a male law enforcement officer from Knoxville, Tennessee, was fatally shot while investigating the robbery of a well-known doctor. Unbeknownst to Officer Walker, the suspect had earlier that evening committed a murder during a home intrusion, accompanied by his father and an unidentified woman. Following the murder, the suspect and his accomplices robbed a doctor of his horse and buggy. The doctor promptly reported the crime to Officer Walker and request ...Read More

Deputy Sheriff William Walker - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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