Robert William Wallis served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 8 months. Robert served in the Korean War, and during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Detective Robert Wallis was killed when he was struck by a man fleeing other officers. Detective Wallis and his partner were in an unmarked cruiser monitoring the chase of a suspect who had just committed an armed robbery. The suspect was driving northbound on Tennyson Street directly towards their unmarked cruiser at West 48th Avenue and Tennyson Street. The two detectives attempted to escape their vehicle, but Detective Wallis was struck by the suspect as he attempted to run across the street. The suspect was later shot and killed by other officers. Detective Wallis had been with the Denver Police Department for over 20 years.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Robert. Claim this record.
In tribute
20 years. You could have gone home.
Detective Wallis gave the Denver Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Denver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Wallis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Add your own tribute to Robert.
Leave a Tribute