Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Walter Haley was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man wanted for assault. During the arrest the man drew a gun and fatally shot Deputy Haley.
Deputy Haley succumbed to his wounds the following day.
Deputy Haley was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Haley was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff Haley served with the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Paris community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Walter S. Haley 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Henry County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 83.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter S. Haley's cause is highlighted.
How Walter S. Haley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter S. Haley is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter S. Haley was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
5 officers from Henry County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
