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Police Officer Edward J. Morrison | Yonkers Police Department, New York
Yonkers Police Department, New York

Police Officer

Edward J. Morrison

Yonkers Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Thursday, July 18, 1918

Biographical Info

Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: June 7, 1918
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Police Officer Edward Morrison died as the result of falling into the Hudson River five weeks earlier.

He was on duty at the foot of Ashburton Street when a boat captain approached him and asked for his assistance in locating a barge in the river. The boat captain had ordered to take control of the barge and could not find it. As the two began checking the barges docked at the wharf, Officer Morrison fell into the river while jumping from one barge to another. Dressed in his full uniform, including his blouse coat, he was struggled to stay above water for several minutes. He was eventually pulled from the water in serious condition.

Officer Morrison was transported to a local hospital where he remained as his condition worsened. He passed away on July 18, 1918.

Officer Morrison had served with the Yonkers Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his expectant wife and six children.