Police Officer Larry Eugene Walters, Riverside Police Department, California

Police Officer Larry Eugene Walters

Riverside Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, November 13, 1974

Larry Eugene Walters

Officer Larry Walters was shot and killed while making a traffic stop while on motorcycle duty. As Officer Walters approached the driver's window the suspect inside shot him in the head. Officer Walters' partner returned fire and killed the suspect.

Officer Walters had been with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

In October 2007 the city of Riverside named a new baseball field Walters Field in honor of Officer Walters.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 8 years
Badge 45

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Hi Dad, It’s been a while since I posted. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you, though. My husband retired from the Sheriff’s Dept in Dec, 2017, after 30 years. It was very bittersweet. Because he was the Chief of Police, some of his motors escorted us out of the city after his final radio sign-off. The last time I had a police escort was your funeral. It really has come full circle. I miss you and Mom so much. My kids missed out on knowing a great man. My heart is at peace, though knowing that each day that passes is one day closer to seeing you again. Until then, take care of Mom. With all the love this broken heart can hold, Your daughter, Taryn

Daughter Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter

February 2, 2018