Omar Edwards

Death by Force

Omar J. Edwards, a 25-year-old New York City police officer, tragically lost his life on May 28, 2009, in Manhattan, NY. Edwards, who was off-duty and dressed in plain clothes, was walking towards his parked car in East Harlem when he noticed a man attempting to break into his vehicle. Edwards, armed and carrying his police shield, pursued the suspect. During the chase, two anti-crime officers from the 25th Precinct, who were unaware of Edwards' identity, mistook him for a criminal. Despite thei ...Read More

Omar J. Edwards - The Detectives' Endowment Association

Hundreds Mourn Slain Officer in Brooklyn - The New York Times

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