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Edwin J. Gasque
- Oct. 26, 1961 -
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Resided: |
FL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Oct. 26, 1961 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 30 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Florida Highway Patrol
2900 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL
32399 USA (850)617-2301 |
County: | Leon |
Dept. Type: | State/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Trooper |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
2 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
FL
USA
Thu. Oct. 26, 1961
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Summary: |
Trooper Edwin Gasque was shot and killed when he was ambushed while he and his police dog tracked two fugitives in Jacksonville. The suspects were wanted for abducting and shooting at a Duval County sheriff's deputy.
Both suspects were captured one week later near Dawson, Georgia. Both were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on June 18, 1962. One died in prison on July 14, 1987, and the second died in prison on June 20, 2012.
Trooper Gasque was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for two years. He was survived by his wife and two childre
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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