Stuart Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, May 18, 1913
Walter Wren Ball
Constable Walter Ball was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance at a local dance hall.
The subject shot Constable Ball in the abdomen three times. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Constable Ball had only served with the Stuart Police Department for two months.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsConstable Ball,
On today, the 103rd anniversary of your death I would just like t say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Stuart.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 18, 2016
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