Lieutenant Walter A. Staley, Temple Police Department, Texas

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Lieutenant

Walter A. Staley

Temple Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 26, 1962

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 49

Tour: 6 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/26/1962

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Charged with murder

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Lieutenant Walter Staley was shot and killed as he pulled into the parking lot of a local service station. The service station was being robbed by a man who had just robbed three other service stations and had taken a total of four hostages from the other robberies. After shooting Lieutenant Staley the man pulled his body from the patrol car and forced one of the hostages to drive them away from the scene. The man was eventually arrested and charged with murder and armed robbery.

Lieutenant Staley had been with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and son.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 50th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 30, 2012

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Walter A. Staley

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