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Incident
Lieutenant Walker was shot and killed by a suspect involved in a domestic disturbance. Lieutenant Walker took the man home, and upon entering the home the man picked up a revolver and shot Lieutenant Walker in the head. The suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 9 years in prison February 9, 1967. Lieutenant Walker had served with the agency for 2 years.
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He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Walker gave the Emmett Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Emmett community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Walker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Emmett Police Department remembered here.
James is one of 44 officers killed feloniously in ID, 62% of the 71 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1966, 1 officer in ID was killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 3.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1966, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 39. Of the 39 killed feloniously in ID whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 48; the middle age was 35. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
James was 39. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 39. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 11.4% of these deaths in ID; January holds the most, 25%. Saturdays: 13.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Emmett Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 62% of all 71 deaths in ID, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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