Edwyn Joseph Gorrell, a 34-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was a dedicated officer with the San Antonio Police Department. On February 22, 1988, while attempting to arrest a suspect, Patrolman Gorrell was shot and critically injured. He succumbed to his injuries four months later, on July 5, 1988, after being in a coma.
The incident occurred during a confrontation with a suspect, but details about the suspect, including arrests, litigation, or further investigations, remain
undisclosed. The weapon used was a gun, but the specific type was not identified. Patrolman Gorrell had served with the San Antonio Police Department for two years and was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Despite the tragic circumstances, Patrolman Gorrell's sacrifice is honored and remembered by his colleagues, family, and the community. His dedication to protecting the citizens of San Antonio is commemorated, and his family continues to receive support and prayers from those who knew him.
