Junius was a member of the Virginia State Police. He had 35 years of service. He had been assigned to Dinwiddie County for 27 years.
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| Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Junius |
At about 1:30 p.m., Trooper Walker was making a traffic stop on a highway in Dinwiddie County. During the stop, a man exited the stopped vehicle and opened fire on Trooper Walker as he sat in his patrol car. He was able to return fire and call for assistance. Another trooper responded within two minutes of the radio call and observed a subject shooting into Trooper Walker's patrol car.
The responding trooper engaged the subject, who fled into the adjacent woods. The man was apprehended a short time later and subsequently charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder.
Junius Walker died at the scene of the crime.
He was scheduled to retire in one month.
Friends describe him as a gentle giant who was quick to help others and was well known to those in the community. Others describe him as a great man not only in size but in personality and character.
Comrades describe him as a mentor and a man whom many looked up to.
The Governor of Virginia stated: "Virginia has lost a brave public servant and hero."
Junius is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his wife and his two adult daughters.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Thank you for serving, Junius.
Let us pray that Junius Walker is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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