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

Deputy Alva had served with the Richland County Sheriff's Department for four years and had previously served with the Alaska State Trooper for one year. He was survived by his two daughters.