Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, February 3, 1953
Add to My HeroesEdward Emile Fritz, Jr.
Officer Fritz was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle on NW 119th Street, near 20th Avenue, that was fleeing a robbery. Officer Fritz was unaware that the suspects were wanted for a series of robberies in the area and was shot as he approached the vehicle. The three suspects were apprehended and two of them were convicted and executed for the murder in 1956.
Officer Fritz had been with the Dade County Road Patrol for two years.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Executed in 1956
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsThis was my grandmothers nephew. I just found this info on this site. Such a tragedy - such sorrow my great uncle Edward must have endured. Thank you for your service cousin Edward - belated but heartfelt. I will share your heroism with my family - your descendants .
Laurie reeves
Cousin
September 24, 2020
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