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Patrolman Edward John Hammond, Jr. | Memphis Police Department, Tennessee Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman

Edward John Hammond, Jr.

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Friday, November 23, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/23/1973

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Edward Hammond was shot and killed after responding to a report of a man menacing people with a shotgun in front of a grocery store.

When Patrolman Hammond and his partner arrived, they observed the suspect still armed with the shotgun. They ordered the suspect to drop the gun, but the suspect fired, striking Patrolman Hammond ion the face, killing him. Patrolman Hammond's partner returned fire, killing the suspect.

Patrolman Hammond was survived by his fiancee, parents, and siblings.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 38th 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.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 23, 2011

 

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