San Antonio Code Enforcement Services, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, February 17, 1998
Add to My HeroesEdward Arnold Basham
Abatement Officer Edward A. Basham suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting the San Antonio Police Department search for six teenagers suspected of burglarizing two homes.
Officer Basham began a foot pursuit of four of the suspects and chased them for a short distance. He returned to his patrol car and continued to pursue the suspects before beginning a second foot pursuit. He collapsed in a wooded area moments later.
None of the suspects were charged in connection with Officer Basham's death despite the fact that they knew they were being pursued.
Officer Basham was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the San Antonio Department of Code Compliance for five years. He is survived by his daughter, mother, and three siblings.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 695
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender No charges were filed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Basham,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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