Patrolman Edward Byrnes
Louisville Police Department
Kentucky

End of Watch: Thursday, July 4, 1895
Cause: Gunfire

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

 
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Patch image: Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

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