Meridian Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, December 28, 1985
Alma B. Walters
Officer Alma Walters was shot and killed during a domestic disturbance call.
The officer was attacked by an intoxicated man who knocked her to the ground. He then grabbed her gun and pulled her into the house. As other responding officers arrived at the scene Officer Walters warned them by yelling out that the suspect had her gun. The man then shot in her in the neck, killing her.
The killer was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolwoman Walters. The citizens of Meridian will surely never forget your heroism and honor.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
July 11, 2018
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