Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Walter Marlow was shot and killed by a burglary suspect. Patrolman Marlow had served with the agency for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Marlow gave the Savannah Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Savannah community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Marlow.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Walter H. Marlow 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 Savannah Police Department, 21 of 31 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter H. Marlow's cause is highlighted.
How Walter H. Marlow Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter H. Marlow is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter H. Marlow was killed by gun.
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