U.S. Army · United States 
George Edwards
1939
George Dewey Edwards served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Edwards was shot and killed while he and two other officers questioned a man who was suspected of attempting to steal a car. The officers located the man at Fannin Street and Congress Street and began to question the man. The officers discovered a gun in the man's pocket and a struggle ensued. The suspect was able to open fire and mortally wounded Officer Edwards and wounded a detective. The suspect was shot and killed by return fire. Officer Edwards was a U.S Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Houston Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. He was buried in Dialville at the Rock Springs Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Houston Police Department
Police Officer
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