Little Elm Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Add to My HeroesJerry Ronald Walker
Detective Jerry Walker was shot and killed after responding to a call involving an armed subject on the 1400 block of Turtle Cove Drive.
Responding officers encountered the man standing behind a fence. As they ordered him to drop his weapon the man ran into a home and then started shooting out of the home's windows.
Detective Walker was struck in the neck by one of the rounds. He was flown to Medical City Denton where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject remained barricaded inside the home for several hours. The man was found dead inside the home approximately six hours after the initial shooting.
Detective Walker was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Little Elm Police Department for 19 years. He is survived by his four children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 633
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 201 ReflectionsNever forgotten. Always honored. Always missed.
On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Jerry was killed.
To the Walker family, fellow officers, and all who call Jerry beloved , my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Detective Walker gave to his community and the citizens of Texas , and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 17, 2017.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
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