Walter Artz

Death by Force

Sergeant Walter Kevin Artz, a 32-year-old officer from Terre Haute, Indiana, tragically lost his life on July 1, 1987. He was responding to a domestic disturbance call when the incident occurred. As Sergeant Artz and his fellow officers attempted to calm the situation at the back door of the residence, the suspect suddenly opened fire. Sergeant Artz was fatally wounded in the right shoulder near his neck. Despite the officers' efforts to return fire and subdue the suspect, the assailant ultimate ...Read More