Omar Edwards News

Omar Edwards' mother on her son's death

By Wendy L. Wilson

11:49 AM on 08/17/2009

From Essence.com: Natalia Harding knew when her son joined the New York Police Department that part of the job meant putting his life at risk. Her son Officer Omar Edwards, 25 had been on the force for almost three years, married less than three weeks, and had just welcomed his...
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White cop evades criminal charges in death of Omar Edwards

By theGrio via AP

10:42 AM on 08/14/2009

NEW YORK (AP) -- A white police officer who killed an off-duty black colleague in a friendly fire incident that raised questions about racial profiling will not face criminal charges, prosecutors said Thursday.
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We need justice for Omar Edwards

By Rev. Al Sharpton

12:31 AM on 06/08/2009

Justice delayed is justice denied. On May 28, Omar Edwards began his day like any other: kissing his 18-month-old and seven-month old children, hugging his wife and going out for another hard day's work. But later that evening, 25-year-old Edwards' life was tragically and violently cut short when his body...
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Funeral services for New York police officer killed by friendly-fire (video)

By theGrio

3:21 PM on 06/04/2009

NEW YORK CITY - Funeral services were held today for a New York police officer who was killed by friendly fire. Family, friends, fellow officers and city leaders filled Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn to say good-bye to 25-year officer Omar Edwards. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and...
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