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

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Larry Eugene Walters

Police Officer Larry Walters was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at the intersection of 9th Street and Lime Street 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 served with the Riverside Police Department for eight 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 his honor.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 8 years
Badge 45

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop

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It is now 50 years since you left your Family on that fateful day. why do people have to be so hateful.
you are a hero in every sense of the word. You have a beautiful Family and will live together in eternity.
I was touched by your Daughters messages to you. she misses you a lot.
Please remember that we will never forget your service and your sacrifice.
Rest in peace Officer Walters.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 13, 2024