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Wildlife Officer Leon Walker | Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida

Wildlife Officer

Leon Walker

Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida

End of Watch: Thursday, August 13, 1970

Biographical Info

Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 13, 1970
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Wildlife Officer Leon Walker was killed in an automobile crash while in pursuit of poachers in Columbia County.

Officer Walker had served with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.