Trooper Fred L. Walker, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri

Trooper Fred L. Walker

Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, December 3, 1941

Fred L. Walker

Trooper Walker was shot and killed while transporting two suspects he had just arrested for possession of a stolen car. The suspects were handcuffed in the rear of Trooper Walkers patrol car when one of the suspects pulled a hidden gun and shot and killed Trooper Walker.

On January 17, 1942, both suspects, ages 17 and 20, were convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison.

Bio

Age 33
Tour Not available
Badge 126

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 99 years

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 70th anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 3, 2011