Edward Ahrens

In the spring of 1975, a dedicated White male police officer, Edward K. Ahrens, patrolled the streets of Manhattan. At 53 years old, he was a veteran of the New York City Police Department, assigned to the 28th Precinct. On the evening of Monday, May 5, 1975, his life took an irrevocable turn near the corner of 118th Street and 7th Avenue.

While on duty, Officer Ahrens approached an individual to question him as a narcotics suspect. In a sudden act of violence, the suspect turned on him, ...

On May 5, 1975, Police Officer Edward Ahrens was interviewing a ...