Roll of Honor
Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff
Incident
Patrolman Walter Ilyankoff was shot and killed after responding to a robbery alarm at a Red Lobster restaurant on a Sunday morning at 5950 North Federal Highway. Suspecting a false alarm, he knocked on the rear door expecting the kitchen staff to answer. Instead, one of the suspects opened the door and shot him. He was able to call for assistance on his radio before succumbing to his wounds. Prior to Patrolman Ilyankoff's arrival, one of the suspects had raped one of the waitresses during the robbery. The woman was able to identify the suspect and testified against him at the trial. Her testimony contributed to his conviction and death sentence. The suspect died in prison while awaiting execution. The other three suspects were convicted and are still serving prison sentences. Patrolman Ilyankoff had served with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Ilyankoff gave the Fort Lauderdale Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Lauderdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Ilyankoff.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Fort Lauderdale Police Department, 3 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 23.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff's cause is highlighted.
How Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter Demitrie Ilyankoff was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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