Helena-West Helena Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Thursday, November 12, 2020
Add to My HeroesTravis Cental Wallace
Police Officer Travis Wallace was shot and killed in the 1200 block of Highway 49 while attempting to arrest a subject wanted for a shooting that occurred the previous week.
Officer Wallace and another officer saw the subject in a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop as it exited a motel parking lot. The suspect immediately exited the vehicle, advanced on Officer Wallace's patrol car, and opened fire. Despite being wounded, Officer Wallace returned fire at the suspect.
The man returned to the vehicle and fled the area with another person. Officer Wallace was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Both subjects were arrested in Mississippi the following day. The man who shot Officer Wallace was charged with capital murder, and the second subject was charged with hindering apprehension.
Officer Wallace had served with the Helena-West Helena Police Department for five years. He is survived by his son.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with capital murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 117 Reflectionsim gonna miss you dad. it been almost 2 and the half years. i wish you was here and i never stop thinking about you, I always dreaming about wishing you was here
love you dad
-Travis Jr
Travis Jr (Tj)
son
September 25, 2023
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