Police Officer Andrew H. Edeen, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Andrew H. Edeen

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Sunday, June 28, 1936

Andrew H. Edeen

Officer Edeen and Officer Frank Winarski were killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit of several robbery suspects. Their patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree at the intersection of Davison and Carrie Streets. Officer Winarski died at the scene of the accident and Officer Edeen succumbed to his injuries one week later.

Officer Edeen had served with the Detroit Police Department for 10 years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Saturday, June 20, 1936
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

robbery, vehicle pursuit

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015