Hamilton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, July 3, 1916
Add to My HeroesArthur M. Walke
Inspector Arthur Walke succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was assaulted inside the police station by a man who had been arrested for being drunk and for beating his wife. Inspector Walke was knocked to the ground and struck his head on the cement floor and suffered a fatal head injury.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to one to 20 years.
Inspector Walke had served with the agency for nine years. He is survived by his wife and three children and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Saturday, July 1, 1916
- Weapon Person
- Offender Sentenced to 1 to 20 years
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