Larry W. Walker

On a tragic day in Tacoma, Washington, the life of 44-year-old Larry W. Walker, a White male, was cut short. It was October 25, 1986, and Walker, a dedicated patrol officer with the Tacoma Police Department, was responding to a domestic violence call that would ultimately be his last. With 19 years of service under his belt, he was a seasoned veteran of the force, a husband, and a father to four daughters.

The call involved a man recently released from a state hospital who was reportedly ...