Patrolman Edwyn Joseph Gorrell

Patrolman Edwyn Joseph Gorrell

San Antonio Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, July 5, 1988

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Edwyn Joseph Gorrell

Patrolman Edwyn Gorrell succumbed to gunshot wounds received four months earlier when he was shot by a suspect during an arrest attempt. He was in a coma for the four months following the shooting.

Patrolman Gorrell had served with the agency for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 47

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Monday, February 22, 1988
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will always be remembered and honored. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 5, 2020

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