Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Michael Edwards
- Rank: Policeman
- Serial Number: 15444
- Division: 77th Street
- Location: 122 ½ W. 89th St.
- Date Killed: Saturday, May 11, 1974
- Cause of Death: Kidnapped and Murdered
Rememberance
Officer Edwards was shot and killed execution style after being abducted by unknown assailants. He was last seen leaving the police academy on May 10, 1974. His handcuffed body was found the next day in an abandoned apartment building. The case was never solved and remains open with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Heroism. Valor. In memoriam.
Every day, the members of the LAPD put their lives on the line. We remember and honor the officers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty who have lost their lives while serving the people of the City of Los Angeles.