U.S. Army · United States 
Edwin Gasque
1961
Edwin J. Gasque served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper Edwin Gasque was shot and killed when he was ambushed while he and his police dog tracked two fugitives in Jacksonville. The suspects were wanted for abducting and shooting at a Duval County sheriff's deputy. Both suspects were captured one week later near Dawson, Georgia. Both were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 18, 1962. One died in prison on July 14, 1987, and the second died in prison on June 20, 2012. Trooper Gasque was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Florida Highway Patrol
Trooper
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