Officer Edward H. Berry
Indianapolis Police Department
Indiana
End of Watch: Thursday, February 4, 1954

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Thursday, February 4, 1954
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Never apprehended

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. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.