U.S. Navy · United States 
Larry Eugene Walters
1974
Larry Eugene Walters served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Larry served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Larry Walters was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at the intersection of 9th Street and Lime Street while on motorcycle duty. As Officer Walters approached the driver's window the suspect inside shot him in the head. Officer Walters' partner returned fire and killed the suspect. Officer Walters had served with the Riverside Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and three children. In October 2007 the city of Riverside named a new baseball field Walters Field in his honor.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1961 – 1964
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Riverside Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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