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- Age at death: 25The New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Joined the New York Police Department in 2007The New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Member of the Housing Bureau Impact Response TeamThe New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Shooting occurred at 10: 30 p.m. EST on May 28, 2009The New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Incident took place on 125th street in East HarlemThe New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Pronounced dead at Harlem HospitalThe New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Married with two young childrenNewsday.com: Off-duty NYPD Cop Fatally Shot by Fellow Officer
- Shot by fellow NYPD officer Andrew DuntonThe New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Dunton is a four-year veteran of the NYPDThe New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
- Unknown if Edwards identified himself as an officerThe New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
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New York City police officer Omar J. Edwards was shot and killed in East Harlem on the evening of Thursday, May 28, 2009. Edwards was off duty at the time and was shot by fellow officer Andrew Dunton, who reportedly mistook Edwards for an armed criminal.The New York Times: Off-Duty Officer Is Fatally Shot by Police in Harlem
Shooting
After finishing his shift as a housing inspector at roughly 10:30 p.m. EST, Edwards walked towards his car to find a man rummaging through it. He approached the man, Miguel Santiago, and the two began to scuffle. Santiago fled on foot and Edwards chased behind him with his gun drawn.Newsday.com: Off-duty NYPD Cop Fatally Shot by Fellow OfficerPlainclothes officers in an unmarked squad car, including Andrew Dunton, responded to a 911 call from the area, possibly from Edwards himself. Dunton saw Edwards chasing Santiago with his gun drawn and fired six shots towards Edwards, hitting him once in the arm and once in the chest.Newsday.com: Off-duty NYPD Cop Fatally Shot by Fellow Officer
It was unknown of either officer identified themselves to each other as conflicting reports from witnesses and officers involved have come in. The incident is being investigated by the New York Police Department and the Manhattan District Attorney. Santiago, who has prior arrests for drug possession, assault and robbery, among others, was taken into custody.Newsday.com: Off-duty NYPD Cop Fatally Shot by Fellow Officer
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