Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, November 23, 1973
Add to My HeroesEdward John Hammond, Jr.
Patrolman Edward Hammond was shot and killed after responding to a report of a man menacing people with a shotgun in front of a grocery store.
When Patrolman Hammond and his partner arrived, they observed the suspect still armed with the shotgun. They ordered the suspect to drop the gun, but the suspect fired, striking Patrolman Hammond ion the face, killing him. Patrolman Hammond's partner returned fire, killing the suspect.
Patrolman Hammond was survived by his fiancee, parents, and siblings.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsI grew up in the neighborhood with Officer Hammond. We called him Kicker. I was much younger but he was the nicest guy. Took time to acknowledge all of us younger kids. I was 13 when he got killed. The first real tragic thing that happened in my young life. He had the most wonderful family. Just a horrible senseless killing. 15 years later I was employed in the law enforcement field for 30 yrs.
Mourned several line of duty deaths of friends and coworkers. Never gets easier.
You are remembered Kicker.
Jane Henegar Dispatcher/Retired
Shelby County Sheriffs Office
November 23, 2019
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