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U.S. Army · United States 
Edward Byrnes
1895
Edward Byrnes served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Byrnes was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest at a tavern in the 400 block of Roselane Street. He and several other officers were attempting to clear a corner of loitering men when one of the men in the crowd opened fire. The suspect who was identified escaped. In June of 1904 the suspect was found working at an oil refining company in Norfolk, Virginia. Before police could make the arrest, he escaped. Patrolman Byrnes was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Louisville Police Department for two years.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Louisville Police Department
Patrolman
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