Detective Jerry Ronald Walker, Little Elm Police Department, Texas

Detective Jerry Ronald Walker

Little Elm Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Jerry Ronald Walker

Detective Jerry Walker was shot and killed after responding to a call involving an armed subject on the 1400 block of Turtle Cove Drive.

Responding officers encountered the man standing behind a fence. As they ordered him to drop his weapon the man ran into a home and then started shooting out of the home's windows.

Detective Walker was struck in the neck by one of the rounds. He was flown to Medical City Denton where he succumbed to his wounds.

The subject remained barricaded inside the home for several hours. The man was found dead inside the home approximately six hours after the initial shooting.

Detective Walker was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Little Elm Police Department for 19 years. He is survived by his four children.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 19 years
Badge 633
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Deceased

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I am honored to represent your sacrifice, by riding my bicycle in the Police Unity Tour 2018. I will wear a wristband with your name during the 300 mile ride. My wristband will be sent to your family upon completion. I will raise my candle to you during the Candlelight Vigil in Washington DC on May 13, 2018. Thank you for your service. You are never forgotten

CST Karen Curtiss
Grand Rapids Police Department, MI

April 28, 2018