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Officer Edward H. Berry | Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

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Edward H. Berry

Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Thursday, February 4, 1954

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 2/4/1954

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Officer Edward Berry was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. His motorcycle struck another vehicle on North Harding Street and he was thrown 93-feet down the street. The driver of the vehicle he was chasing was never apprehended. The driver of the vehicle that collided with his motorcycle was charged with failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.

Officer Berry had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for seven years and was a US Army veteran. He was survived by his wife, 14-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today. To your grandaughter and nephew, thanks for sharing a family's never-ending devotion.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 4, 2012

 

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