Officer C. Edward Foley, Houston Police Department, Texas

Officer C. Edward Foley

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, March 10, 1860

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C. Edward Foley

Officer Edward Foley was shot and killed by a suspect attempting to interfere with the officer's duties.

He was patrolling in the Market Square area when the suspect approached him and for unknown reasons, attempted to interfere with his duties. Officer Foley struck the man and he left the area. He returned later in the day with a double-barrel shotgun and killed Officer Foley.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Apprehended

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Officer Foley,
On today, the 165th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 10, 2025