Patrolman Edwin Hugh Stephenson, Jr.

Patrolman Edwin Hugh Stephenson, Jr. | Richmond Police Department, Virginia
Richmond Police Department, Virginia
Patrolman Edwin Hugh Stephenson, Jr.

Richmond Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, December 13, 1974

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Edwin Hugh Stephenson, Jr.

Patrolman Edwin Stephenson and Patrolman Leaward Rich were killed in an automobile crash while en route to assist another officer who was chasing a stolen car.

During their response at 12:30 a.m., in an attempt to avoid another car in the intersection, the unmarked police car left the roadway. It struck a tree at Brook Street and Westwood Avenue, causing fatal injuries to both officers.

Patrolman Stephenson had served with the Richmond Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, two sisters, and a brother.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicle pursuit
  • Weapon Automobile
  • Offender Not available

officer assistance, vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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Thank you for your service Officer Edwin Hugh Stephenson, Jr. !!!!!

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