Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, June 8, 1962
Edward Ford
Officer Ford was shot and killed with his own service weapon while booking a prisoner he had just arrested. Officer Ford was talking on the phone when the man grabbed his service weapon and shot him.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison July 12, 1962. In 1969 he escaped from prison but was recaptured a few days in Wilmington, Delaware. He was paroled in 1976.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Paroled in 1976
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Ford. A trusted hero of humility and pride.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 14, 2018
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