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Travis Cental Wallace
Incident
Police Officer Travis Wallace was shot and killed in the 1200 block of Highway 49 while attempting to arrest a subject wanted for a shooting that occurred the previous week.
Officer Wallace and another officer saw the subject in a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop as it exited a motel parking lot. The suspect immediately exited the vehicle, advanced on Officer Wallace's patrol car, and opened fire. Despite being wounded, Officer Wallace returned fire at the suspect.
The man returned to the vehicle and fled the area with another person. Officer Wallace was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Both subjects were arrested in Mississippi the following day. The man who shot Officer Wallace was convicted of capital murder in 2025 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The second subject was charged with hindering apprehension.
Officer Wallace had served with the Helena-West Helena Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Wallace gave the Helena-West Helena Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the West Helena community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Wallace.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Travis is the only officer of Helena-West Helena Police Department remembered here.
Travis is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Travis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Travis is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2020, 3 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 2020, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2020, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Travis was 41. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Travis had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Travis was 41. 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. Travis had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Travis was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Travis had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 5.6% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Thursdays: 18.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Helena-West Helena Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 13.3% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
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