Michael J. Walter - 32
Pearl Police Department MS - Investigator Mike Walter was shot and killed as he and other detectives attempted to serve warrants on a man. Investigator Walter is the 14th law enforcement death caused by gunfire in 2012.
From the Officer Down Memorial Page: Investigator Mike Walter was shot and killed as he and other detectives attempted to serve warrants on a man in an apartment complex on Colony Park Drive at approximately 11:15 am.
The man was wanted for sexual battery of a minor and possession of child pornography. After entering the apartment the detectives located the man hiding in the bathtub. As the man resisted arrest the officers attempted to use a taser on him. He opened fire on the officers, striking Investigator Walter in the face and wounding two other officers. One of the wounded officers was able to return fire and killed the subject.
All three officers were transported to University of Mississippi Medical Center, where Investigator Walter succumbed to his injuries 40 minutes later.
Investigator Walter was a former professional baseball player and had served with the Pearl Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and parents.
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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