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Officer Alma Walters was shot and killed during a domestic disturbance call at 1:30 am at 3008 Railroad Street in Meridian. The officer was attacked by an intoxicated man who knocked her to the ground. He then grabbed her gun and pulled her into the house. As other responding officers arrived at the scene, Officer Walters warned them by yelling out that the suspect had her gun. The man then shot her in the neck, killing her. On August 25, 1986, the killer, 26, was sentenced to death. A new trial was ordered and he was sentenced to life without parole on October 27, 1989. He was also convicted of new charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault, and sentenced to two 30 year terms. As of December 5, 2022, he was in prison. Officer Walters was killed on the eighth anniversary of her service to the Meridian Police Department.
Survivors
She was survived by her mother and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolwoman Walters gave the Meridian Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Meridian community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolwoman Walters.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Meridian Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Alma is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Alma is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alma is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1985, 1 officer at Meridian Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1985, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1985, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1985, 125 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alma was 29. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Meridian Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 40; the middle age was 32. Alma had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8.5 years.
Alma was 29. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Alma had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Alma was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Alma had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alma was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alma had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Meridian Police Department; October holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 20%.
December holds 12.3% of these deaths in MS, more than any other month. Saturdays: 18.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Meridian Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 9.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Her people
Meridian Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Alma among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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