Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Abraham Walton was shot and killed as he attempted to stop a robbery in progress while off-duty. Detective Walton was inside a social club when two suspects entered and ordered drinks. They then drew revolvers and announced a hold-up. The suspects ordered all the patrons to the ground and started to remove their money and jewelry. Detective Walton did not immediately identify himself. When the suspects began to beat one of the victims, Detective Walton drew his weapon and ordered the suspects to the ground. Detective Walton and the suspects exchanged gunfire, and Detective Walton was shot four times. The suspects then stole Detective Walton's revolver and fled the scene. Detective Walton was taken to the hospital, where he died from his wounds. Within a few days, both suspects, 25 and 27, were apprehended. On April 20, 1982, both were convicted of second-degree murder, attempted robbery, and sentenced to 25 years to life. Both suspects were granted a new trial in 1990. The oldest was convicted of manslaughter and released on January 14, 1991. The other suspect was also convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 6 to 12 years. He was also sentenced to 18 years for an unrelated robbery. Detective Walton served with the New York City Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the Street Crime Unit. He received 33 citations for outstanding service. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. NYPD K-9 Abe was named in his honor.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Walton gave the New York City Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Walton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Abraham Walton is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Abraham Walton's cause is highlighted.
How Abraham Walton Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Abraham Walton is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Abraham Walton was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
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