Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, May 11, 1974
Michael Lee Edwards
Officer Michael Edwards was shot and killed execution style after being abducted by unknown assailants. He was last seen leaving the police academy on May 10, 1974. His handcuffed body was found the next day in an abandoned apartment building.
The case was never solved and remains open with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Officer Edwards had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 15444
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, May 10, 1974
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Case never solved
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