Logan County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, October 23, 2016
Add to My HeroesEdward Jason Wright
Deputy Sheriff Edward Wright suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to an emergency call involving an emotionally disturbed person who had burned down his house.
The subject had been released from the hospital and was being transported by Deputy Wright, who suffered a fatal heart attack near the intersection of Division Street and Industrial Road. An off-duty deputy who was riding with Deputy Wright was able to grab the wheel of the patrol car and get it stopped safely. The off-duty deputy and other responding officers performed CPR while Deputy Wright, who was transported to a local hospital.
Deputy Wright had served with the Logan County Sheriff's Office for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and four young children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 203
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Thursday, October 20, 2016
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsHeyyy buddy. I remember your love for the Thunder like it was yesterday. Sad to say they haven't won a championship still yet lol. Only thing you loved more were the Yankees. Wish we could catch a local okc dodgers baseball game together and catch up. Miss you brother!
greg scioli
June 20, 2022
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