City Marshal Joseph S. Walker, Port Tampa Police Department, Florida

City Marshal Joseph S. Walker

Port Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, September 25, 1915

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Joseph S. Walker

City Marshal Joseph Walker was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. As he approached the suspect, the man opened fire, killing Marshal Walker.

An officer with Marshal Walker and two citizens were shot and wounded. The suspect was apprehended three days later. He was convicted of murder and hanged September 1, 1916.

Marshal Walker had served with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Executed in 1916

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City Marshal Walker,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Port Tampa.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 25, 2025