Jerry Walker (1969- January 17, 2017) was a Detective in the Little Elm Police Department as well as a Veteran of the United States Army.

Jerry was a father of four who was always known for always being there for friends and family.

Jerry Walker was a Narcotics Detective with the Little Elm Police Department. He worked with department for 15 years. He was promoted to Detective in 2013.

Prior to joining the police force, Jerry Walker served in the United States Army.

On January 17, 2017 Jerry Walker was fatally shot in the neck after responding to call about a man with a gun, Rudy Garcia, who had barricaded himself within his home. Authorities said Detective Jerry Walker was flown to the Denton Regional Medical Center; his condition was serious. No other injuries were reported.

Police remained in a standoff with the shooter hours later, and were attempting to bring the shooter into custody.

Rudy Garcia was barricaded in a home in the 1400 block of Turtle Cove Drive. Police were evacuating the neighborhood.

Denton County Sheriff's Office's Lt. Orlando Hinojosa said police responded to the scene shortly after 3 p.m. after someone reported seeing a man with a gun. Officers heard Rudy screaming at them from the backyard of the home, and they backed away when they saw a gun.

Between 3 and 4 p.m., Rudy went into the home and started shooting through a window or door.

After Walker was struck in the upper body, other officers were able to get him to a vehicle and take him away from the scene.

Hinojosa described the scene as "chaotic."