U.S. Air Force · United States 
Robert William Wallis
1988
Robert W. Wallis served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Robert served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, sister, and a 5-day-old granddaughter.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1954 – 1958
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Denver Police Department
Detective
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