Taylorsville Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 24, 1978
Age: 20
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: T-3
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 24, 1978
Weapon Used: Rifle; .30-.30
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer Edwin Bond was shot and killed at 1000 hours after talking with a man who had just been in a domestic dispute. He encountered the man at a local grocery store and informed him to go home to cool off. As Officer Bond drove away, the suspect grabbed his .30-.30 rifle and opened fire, striking Officer Bond through his back window. His cruiser came to rest against a nearby home. The suspect, 24, surrendered to authorities the next day. A motive for the shooting could not be established.
The suspect was sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Bond had been employed with the Taylorsville Police Department for 2 years. He is survived by his parents.