Police Officer Edgar Isidro Flores, DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

Police Officer Edgar Isidro Flores

DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, December 13, 2018

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Edgar Isidro Flores

Police Officer Edgar Flores was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Candler Road, near I-20, at approximately 5:00 pm.

During the course of the traffic stop, the suspect fled on foot with Officer Flores in pursuit. The man opened fire on Officer Flores, fatally wounding him, as he continued to flee.

The man was later shot and killed after he shot a police canine that located him hiding behind a nearby business. The canine was critically wounded.

Officer Edgar had served with the DeKalb County Police Department for 18 months. He is survived by his mother, father, brother, and fiancee.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge 3423

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop, foot pursuit

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It was a little before 1700hrs, I was driving home from the academy on I-20 West. I was monitoring the South Precinct radio so I can train myself to listen and understand the codes/signals. Just before Candler Road, I can hear the dispatcher come over trying to raise 321E. I hear the location and I'm thinking I'm right there oh how I wish I could stop and check on him, but I'm a recruit, what can I do? How can I help this officer? Finally as I am approaching the exit, I see blue lights flying over the bridge heading in the direction of your last position and I heard it over the radio. OFFICER DOWN OFFICER DOWN! I couldn't believe it.

There have only been a few times in my life that I felt hopeless and this was one of those times. Because of this event, I try to make it an attempt to always check on any officer I see on a traffic stop or call if able, I always listen to my radio when coming to work and going home. While I didn't get a chance to meet you due to your graduation date and my start date, we are Brothers not only through DKPD, South Precinct, but also through our Instructor Shantel Williams .

I pray that you continue to watch over your family, friends, and Brothers/sisters of DKPD and South Precinct.

#NeverForgotten #FallenHero #321E #DKPD #SouthPrecinct

Master Patrol Officer RA Marquetti
DeKalb County Police - Motors

December 13, 2023