Officer Edward J. Vellines, Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

Officer Edward J. Vellines

Norfolk Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, November 5, 1924

Edward J. Vellines

Officer Edward Vellines was shot and killed by a man he had just arrested. As they walked to a police call box the man suddenly pulled out a revolver and shot Officer Vellines twice.

Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Vellines returned fire and killed the suspect. The shootout occurred in front of St. Vincent's Hospital.

Officer Vellines had served with the agency for three years.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

Most Recent Reflection

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Ninety plus years after the incident, Officer Vellines, the grandfather I never knew, remains present in the hearts and minds of his family. My mother, who was five years old at the time of her father's death, still lives in the area and visits his grave seasonally.

Jacalyn Wright
Granddaughter

August 1, 2015