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Officer Stuart Edwards was shot and killed after he stopped a vehicle for having a loud muffler. As he and another officer attempted to arrest one of the occupants they were attacked by the others. One of the men was able to gain control of one of the officers' service revolvers and opened fire. During the ensuing shootout, Officer Edwards and the subject were killed and two other officers were wounded. The other three subjects were charged with murder and felonious assault. Officer Edwards had served with the Emporia Police Department for four years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Edwards gave the Emporia Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Emporia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Edwards.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stuart is the only officer of Emporia Police Department remembered here.
Stuart is one of 393 officers killed feloniously in VA, 60.2% of the 653 remembered there.
Stuart is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stuart is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1956, 2 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.
In 1956, 47 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 141st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1956, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Stuart was 25. Of the 364 killed feloniously in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Stuart had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stuart was 25. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Stuart had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stuart was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Stuart had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.6% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Emporia Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
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