Police Officer George D. Edwards
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Friday, June 30, 1939

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, June 30, 1939
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Edwards was shot and killed while he and two other officers questioned a man who was suspect of attempting to steal a car. The officers located the man at Fannin Street and Congress Street and began to question the man. The officers discovered a gun in the man's pocket and a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to open fire and mortally wounded Officer Edwards and wounded a detective. The suspect was shot and killed by return fire.

Officer Edwards was survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. He was buried in Dialville at the Rock Springs Cemetery.