Gadsden County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, December 14, 1901
Add to My HeroesStephen Frank Edwards
Sheriff Edwards was killed after he and a suspect fell off of a moving train during a struggle. Sheriff Edwards was transporting a prisoner when the man's friend attacked him. Sheriff Edwards was able to shoot the suspect but he continued to struggle and they both fell off of the train and were killed.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Sheriff Edwards.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2020
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