Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Raymond Willert was shot and killed while responding to a robbery in progress. As Officer Willert walked past the bank window the suspects, who were still inside, opened fire and struck Officer Willert in the head. Other officers apprehended the men. The shooter, 29, was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole on March 13, 1986. Officer Willert had served with the Turlock Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 3-year-old daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Willert gave the Turlock Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Turlock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Willert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Raymond Carl Willert 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Turlock Police Department, 1 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 20% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Raymond Carl Willert's cause is highlighted.
How Raymond Carl Willert Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raymond Carl Willert is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raymond Carl Willert was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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