Roll of Honor
Incident
Fatally stabbed by a man he had warned for causing a disturbance.
Fatally stabbed by a man he had warned for causing a disturbance.
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Police Constable Creech served with the Devon Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Constable Walter Creech 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 ENG, 702 of 2,827 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 24.8% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Devon Constabulary, 4 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter Creech's cause is highlighted.
How Walter Creech Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter Creech is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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