U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Frank Walls
1988
Frank E. Walls served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Frank Walls was shot and killed as he led a special operations team into the apartment of a mentally disturbed man who had just shot and killed Lieutenant James Schmit. Following a six-hour siege, the entry team secured the lower level of the apartment at 4130 Springle Avenue at 2:14 p.m. As Officer Walls moved to the stairs, he was shot and killed. The suspect was shot and killed by other SRT members after he shot Officer Walls. Officer Walls was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served with the Detroit Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Detroit Police Department
Police Officer
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