Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Robert Wallis was shot and killed by a former police officer who he had fired for stealing cigars while on duty.
The killer had gone to the city hall and exchanged pleasantries with the chief and the desk sergeant. When Chief Wallis excused himself from the room, the killer followed him and produced a gun. As the two struggled over the gun, Chief Wallis was shot, fatally.
The killer then committed suicide.
Chief Wallis had served with the Albany Police Department for 7 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and three sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Wallis gave the Albany Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Wallis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Robert Sidney Wallis is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Albany Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Sidney Wallis's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Sidney Wallis Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Sidney Wallis is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Sidney Wallis was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Albany Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
