Delaware County Bureau of Park Police and Fire Safety, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 80
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: November 5, 2013
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Edward Wehe suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after clearing the scene of a protest at the Delaware County Prison.
He had been dispatched to the prison to assist in removing the protesters, who had not obtained the proper permits to assemble. He was able to clear the scene after approximately four hours. He went to a local restaurant where he ran into his daughter and, while speaking with her, suddenly collapsed. His daughter immediately initiated CPR until medics arrived. He was transported to Riddle Memorial Hospital where he passed away.
Patrolman Wehe was a U.S. Navy veteran who had served with the Delaware County Courthouse and Park Police Department for 18 years and also served as a part-time officer with the Marcus Hook Police Department. He is survived by his daughter, granddaughter, fiancee, and brother.