Game Warden Edward Morgan, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana

Game Warden Edward Morgan

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, April 5, 1930

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Edward Morgan

Game Warden Edward Morgan was shot and killed from ambush while searching for poachers near the Breton Islands Cove in Plaquemines Parish on about April 5th, 1930.

He had set off in his boat at the end of trapping season to search for poachers. A large search was undertaken when he failed to return home. His department boat was found burned several days later. His body was located by the Coast Guard patrol boat CG-246 floating in the bayou suffering several gunshot wounds to the back on April 17th, 1930. His gun was still in its holster attached to his waist.

Game Warden was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 43
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

ambush, poacher

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Game Warden Morgan,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Louisiana.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 5, 2025