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Police Officer Omar J. Edwards
New York City Police Department,
New York
End of Watch:
Thursday, May 28, 2009Age:
25
Years on The Job: 2
Badge Number:
12743
Cause of Death: Shot and killed (Accidental) |
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Officer Omar Edwards was shot and killed in a case of
mistaken identity while attempting to arrest a man who
he caught breaking into his car.
Officer Edwards, who was in plainclothes, had just
finished his shift and was returning to his personal
vehicle when he observed a man going through the vehicle
and attempted to arrest him. The man broke free and fled
on foot as Officer Edward chased him with his gun drawn.
Three officers driving by observed Officer Edwards
chasing the suspect and made a U-turn to follow them.
One of the officers exited the patrol car and opened
fire, striking Officer Edwards.
He was transported to Harlem Hospital Center where he
succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Edwards had served with the New York City Police
Department for two years and was assigned to the Housing
Bureau Impact Response Team. He is survived by his wife
and two young children. |
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Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth
Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.
From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.
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