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Joseph Andrew Edwards
- Aug. 28, 1972 -
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(20409)
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Resided: |
OH, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Aug. 28, 1972 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
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Dept: | Columbus Division of Police - OH
120 Marconi Blvd Columbus, OH
43215 USA (614)645-4545 |
County: | Franklin |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 552 |
On The Job: |
2 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
OH
USA
Mon. Aug. 28, 1972
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Summary: |
Patrolman Joseph Edwards was shot and killed when he was ambushed while responding to a call for help.
Patrolman Edwards and his partner Charles McFadden were responding to a domestic violence call. When they arrived at the given address, on Franklin Park south east of Nelson Road, they realized it was a fake call. As the the patrolmen were driving through the area, the suspect walked around the patrol car to the driver's side and shot Patrolman Edwards with a 12 gauge shotgun, causing Patrolman Edwards to lose control of the vehicle.
The suspect was apprehended in Beaumont, Texas, January 9, 1973. He was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life. On August 9, 1978, he was released from prison when evidence surfaced that showed the investigation was mishandled. The State of Ohio decided not to retry him.
Patrolman Edwards had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and two children.
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