Officer Edward Maloney, San Francisco Police Department, California

Officer Edward Maloney

San Francisco Police Department, California

End of Watch Monday, April 19, 1915

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Edward Maloney

Officer Edward Maloney was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a robbery suspect.

When Officer Maloney attempted to arrest the suspect the two engaged in had-to-hand combat. During the fight the suspect drew a revolver and shot Officer Maloney in the back. The suspect then attempted to shoot a special officer as he escaped, but the officer knocked the gun from the suspect's hand and arrested him.

The 25-year-old man was convicted of Officer Maloney's murder and sentenced to life at San Quentin State Prison. An accomplice was sentenced to 10 years. On May 11, 1924, the murderer escaped from Folsom Prison. He was captured in New York on March 19, 1931. He was paroled on September 9, 1941.

Officer Maloney had served with the San Francisco Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and 3-month-old baby.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 6 years
Badge 146

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Paroled in 1941

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Officer Maloney,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Francisco. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 19, 2025