Patrolman Walter Phillip Flickinger

Patrolman Walter Phillip Flickinger | Lowellville Police Department, Ohio Patrolman Walter Phillip Flickinger | Lowellville Police Department, Ohio
Lowellville Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Walter Phillip Flickinger | Lowellville Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Walter Phillip Flickinger | Lowellville Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Walter Phillip Flickinger

Lowellville Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 1923

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Walter Phillip Flickinger

Patrolman Walter Flickinger was shot and killed in an unprovoked attack while on patrol.

He was walking his beat when a storekeeper walked up behind him and shot him three times for no reason. The storekeeper was later found to be insane.

Patrolman Flickinger was survived by his child.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Committed

ambush

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Walter Phillip Flickinger of the Lowellville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

June 7, 2024

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