Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Walter White was shot and killed when he responded to reports of an intoxicated man armed with a .22 caliber rifle at a local cannery. Marshal White was shot in the head as he exited his patrol car. The subject committed suicide after shooting Marshal White. Marshal White had served with the Westwego Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 10 children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal White gave the Westwego Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Westwego community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Walter H. White 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Westwego Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter H. White's cause is highlighted.
How Walter H. White Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter H. White is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter H. White was killed by rifle; .22 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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