Superintendent Ed Diedrich

Superintendent Ed Diedrich | Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon Superintendent Ed Diedrich | Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
Superintendent Ed Diedrich | Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
Superintendent Ed Diedrich | Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon
Superintendent Ed Diedrich

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

End of Watch Saturday, May 24, 1924

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Ed Diedrich

Superintendent Diedrich was killed in an accidental explosion at the Kelly Butte Rock Quarry. He, a civilian employee, and an inmate were setting explosives when they prematurely detonated, killing all three and injuring several other inmates.

Superintendent Diedrich served three years in law enforcement and was a veteran of the Spanish American War. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Explosion

explosion

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Supt. Diedrich,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served during the Spanish-American War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 24, 2024

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