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Christopher Walsh
- Mar. 16, 2020 -
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Resided: |
MO, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 16, 2020 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Springfield Police Dept. - MO
321 E Chestnut Expy Springfield, MO
65804 USA (417)864-1810 |
County: | Greene |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
3 years
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Bio: Officer Walsh attended Ozark Technical Community College where he completed the EMT-B course. He was also active in the U.S. Army Reserves for 10 years |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Springfield,
Greene County,
MO
USA
Mon. Mar. 16, 2020
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Summary: |
Officer Chris Walsh was shot and killed as he and another officer confronted an active shooter at a convenience store at 2885 E Chestnut Expressway.
Dispatchers had received numerous calls about shootings at various locations throughout the city between 11:24 pm and 11:43 pm, including one reporting a vehicle crash and shooting at the convenience store. Officer Walsh and another officer arrived at the scene and immediately engaged the shooter.
Both officers were shot in the ensuing exchange of gunfire. Additional officers who arrived at the scene extricated both officers and transported them to the hospital where Officer Walsh passed away.
The subject committed suicide before being taken into custody. Prior to exchanging shots with the officers, the man shot four citizens inside of the store, killing three of them.
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Last Updated: Mar. 17, 2020 |
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