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Patrolman Robert Walker suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with three people while attempting to arrest a subject.
He and another officer had responded to Harold's Inn after an off duty officer called to report that he had seen a wanted subject at the restaurant. When they attempted to arrest the subject, the man, his mother, and his girlfriend all started to struggle with Patrolman Walker. The subject was able to escape.
As Patrolman Walker placed the mother and girlfriend in his patrol car he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to Aliquippa Hospital where he died a short time later.
The subject and his mother were both charged with manslaughter but the charges were later dismissed. They were both convicted of lesser charges.
Patrolman Walker was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three kids.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Walker gave the Hopewell Township Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Aliquippa community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Robert R. Walker served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Robert is the only officer of Hopewell Township Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 118 officers lost to cardiac events in PA, 9.4% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Robert is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1971, 1 officer in PA was lost to cardiac events, the 30th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1957, with 5.
In 1971, 16 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 1971, 16 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 24th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Robert was 46. Of the 118 lost to cardiac events in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 44 and 56; the middle age was 48. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15.4 years.
Robert was 46. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Robert was 46. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
December holds 9.3% of these deaths in PA; January holds the most, 11%. Thursdays: 15.3%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hopewell Township Police Department. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 9.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.9% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
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Military Service
Robert R. Walker served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-E
What is kept
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