Patrolman Edward Byrnes
Louisville Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, July 4, 1895

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 4, 1895
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Byrnes was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest at a tavern on Roselane Street. He and several other officers were attempting to clear a corner of loitering men when one of the men in the crowd opened fire.

Patrolman Byrnes had been with the agency for two and a half years.