Trooper Edwin J. Gasque
Florida Highway Patrol
Florida
End of Watch: Thursday, October 26, 1961

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 26, 1961
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Trooper Gasque was shot and killed when he was ambushed while he and his police dog tracked two fugitives in Jacksonville. The suspects were wanted for abducting and shooting at a Duval County sheriff's deputy.

Both suspects were captured a week later near Dawson, Georgia. Both were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on June 18, 1962. One died in prison on July 14, 1987.

Trooper Gasque had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 2 years.