Deputy Sheriff Walter Donald Jenkins, Jr., Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Sheriff Walter Donald Jenkins, Jr.

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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Walter 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.

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Age 54
Tour 24 years
Badge 2893

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic, juvenile offender

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You 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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