Barnstable Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 17, 1984
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: 12
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: October 17, 1984
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrol Officer Edward Landers suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a subject at the scene of a domestic violence call.
The man resisted and a struggle ensued as Officer Landers attempted to arrest him. Officer Landers collapsed as he attempted to place the man into handcuffs. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Landers had served with the Barnstable Police Department for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.