Richland County Sheriff's Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, December 24, 1992
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: December 24, 1992
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Edward Alva was accidentally shot and killed by his partner while struggling with a mentally ill man during a domestic disturbance call at 1183 Heyward Brockington Road.
Deputy Alva had served with the Richland County Sheriff's Department for four years and had previously served with the Alaska State Troopers for one year. He was survived by his two daughters, parents, and sister.