Police Officer Edward O'Brien Pursell, Pensacola Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Edward O'Brien Pursell

Pensacola Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, August 12, 1944

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Edward O'Brien Pursell

Police Officer Edward Pursell suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect he was attempting to arrest.

The subject resisted arrest after using offensive language directed towards the police department. About 15 minutes later Officer Pursell began to feel ill and was taken to a local hospital. He remained under an oxygen tent for two days until passing away.

Officer Pursell was a WWI veteran. He had served with the Pensacola Police Department for 10 months and had previously served as a civilian police officer for the Pensacola Naval Air Station. He was survived by his wife, five children, sister, and three brothers.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 10 months
Badge 69
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Thursday, August 10, 1944

arrest attempt

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Officer Pursell,
On today, the 80th 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 during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 12, 2024