Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Robert Walker was shot and killed while responding to a call. It was later determined that the call had been placed to lure him to the scene with the purpose of ambushing him.
The suspect was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. He was denied parole in March of 2011. He will be eligible for parole again in 2016.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Walker served with the Irvine Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Irvine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Walker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police Robert Taylor Walker 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Irvine Police Department, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Taylor Walker's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Taylor Walker Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 25 years to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Taylor Walker is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Taylor Walker was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Irvine Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
