Deputy Sheriff Edward Joseph Alva
Richland County Sheriff's Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, December 24, 1992

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 24, 1992
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Alva was accidentally shot and killed by his partner while struggling with a mentally ill man during a domestic disturbance call.

Deputy Alva had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his two daughters.