Trooper
Willie James Walker
October 25 , 1937 - February 17 , 1971
Badge #391
Joined in 1967
two men who were on park grounds and apparently in illegal possession of firearms.
The request was made shortly after 6:00 p.m. and was answered by Trooper Walker.
Trooper Walker made the arrest and radioed McAlester headquarters for a tow truck
with the suspects in the patrol unit. One of the men pulled a concealed weapon and
fatally wounded Trooper Walker and Park Superintendent Leo Newton. State Game Ranger
W.L. Pickens was critically wounded but later recovered.
A massive manhunt was launched and two suspects were arrested approximately eighty-three hours later only a short distance away. Three pistols including the Trooper's service revolver, a rifle, a shotgun and ammunition were recovered.