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Edward Foster

Case from Homestead, FL dated Jul 16, 2015

Victim Details

Edward Foster

Male

Black / African American

Homestead

FL

2015-07-16

32

Edward

Foster

07/19/2026

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Edward Foster, a 32-year-old African-American man, was fatally shot by Homestead Police officers on July 16, 2015. The incident occurred near the M&M Meat Market in Homestead, Florida, where Foster had gone to purchase food and supplies. According to police reports, officers responded to a 911 call about a man wielding a gun. Upon arrival, they encountered Foster and, believing he posed a threat, shot him 11 times. Foster's family, however, disputes this account, claiming that he had his hands u ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Five years later, fatal police shooting in Homestead remains under investigation (E. Foster) part 1 - Newspapers.com
  • Newspapers.com: Five years later, fatal police shooting in Homestead remains under investigation (E. Foster) part 2 - Newspapers.com
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