Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Add to My HeroesWalter Donald Jenkins, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Walter Jenkins was struck and killed at about 9:30 pm while directing traffic at the intersection of Highway 138 and Highway 212.
He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Jenkins was wearing a reflective vest when he was struck by a vehicle traveling east on Highway 138. The juvenile driver has not been charged.
Deputy Jenkins had served with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office for over a year and previously served with the College Park Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his mother, daughter, two sons, former wife, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 2893
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 101 ReflectionsYou will truly be missed man, when I left the e Dekalb County Police Department and came over to Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office you welcomed me warmly and with open arms. I was on duty the night of this incident and it occurred in my territory. It still feels unreal. He had a newborn who was just born prior to this incident as well. May you rest in eternal peace brother.
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