Patrolman James E. Walker
Memphis Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Saturday, April 12, 1952

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 12, 1952
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Walker was killed in a motorcycle accident. Patrolman Walker and his partner were returning to Headquarters to turn in their motorcycles because it had begun to rain. As the officers neared the intersection of North Parkway and Avalon Street a car pulled out from a side street. To avoid the car Officer Walker swerved. He lost control of his motorcycle and stuck a tree. He was removed to Saint Joseph's Hospital where he died from his injuries two hours later.