Officer Edward James Parker
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, February 6, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, February 6, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Parker was shot and killed when he interrupted a rape in progress. He was checking on what he thought was an abandoned vehicle when the suspect jumped out and opened fire on him, striking him three times.

The suspect then stole Officer Parker's wallet and service weapon and fled the scene. After fleeing he held up a service station and shot a bystander. He then attempted to rob a second service station where he abducted two women, whom he then attempted to rape. He was eventually apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Parker had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.