U.S. Navy · United States 
Walter Stathers
1967
Walter Franklin Stathers served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Walter Stathers was shot and killed, possibly with his own weapon, while on patrol in an upscale neighborhood. He had been assigned to the neighborhood for nine years and knew all of the residents. He had been on the lookout for a prowler throughout his shift and spotted him at 4:00 am. After requesting a canine unit, he became engaged in a struggle with the suspect, who then fatally shot him. The suspect escaped and was never identified. Officer Stathers was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Coral Gables Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and four siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Coral Gables Police Department
Police Officer
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