Patrolman Walter Vance

Patrolman Walter Vance was shot and killed after he and Patrolman William W. Clark went to the Early Delicatessen Store on Burnett Street. The two officers, who were in plainclothes, had gone to the restaurant for their meal break. As they were eating, a man entered and began acting suspiciously. Believing that the man was about to rob the business, Patrolman Vance's partner approached him and displayed his badge. The suspect pulled out a knife and wounded Patrolman Clark. The man was able to break free and run from the store.

Patrolman Vance pursued the suspect, but was shot and killed on the sidewalk outside the restaurant. It is unclear if he was shot by the suspect he was pursuing or an accomplice of the suspect.

Patrolman Vance was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds later in the evening.

Patrolman Vance's brother also served as a Louisville patrolman at the time of his murder.