Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, December 14, 1901
Add to My HeroesStephen Frank Edwards
Sheriff Stephen Edwards was killed after he and a suspect fell off of a moving train during a struggle two miles east of Climax, Georgia.
Sheriff Edwards was transporting a prisoner to Georgia when the man's friend attacked him. Sheriff Edwards was able to shoot the suspect, but he continued to struggle, and they both fell off of the train and were killed.
Sheriff Edwards had served with the Gadsden County Sheriff's Office for nine months. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Location Georgia
- Weapon Person
- Offender Killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Sheriff Edwards.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020
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