Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, March 10, 1860
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 10, 1860
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Officer Edward Foley was shot and killed by a suspect attempting to interfere with the officer's duties.
He was patrolling in the Market Square area when the suspect approached him and for unknown reasons, attempted to interfere with his duties. Officer Foley struck the man and he left the area. He returned later in the day with a double-barrel shotgun and killed Officer Foley.