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U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Gregory Ray Edwards
1987
Gregory Ray Edwards served the U.S. Marine Corps for 1 year. Gregory served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Gregory R. Edwards was shot and killed during an armed robbery at a motel at 6625 South Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Officer Edwards was off duty when he encountered an armed offender who tried to rob him. He identified himself as an officer and was shot during the struggle with the assailant. Officer Edwards had served with the Chicago Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1978 – 1979
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Police Officer
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