Memphis Lt. Vidulich Found Murdered-Asking For Public's Help
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Crime Stoppers and the Memphis police are asking for the public's assistance in the murder of Lt. Vidulich. If you have information, please contact crime stoppers at 901-528-CASH. |
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Memphis Police Officer Found Shot And Killed In Frayser
ABC 24 An off-duty Memphis Police Officer was found shot and killed in his home in Frayser. It happened in the 3400 block of Shilo in Frayser near North Watkins. Police say they were called to the scene of a burning car in the 1600 block of Winston around midnight, Monday, January 28, 2008. According to investigators, that car belonged to 51 year-old Lieutenant Ed Vidulich. Detectives say when police arrived at the officer’s home, they found him shot to death in his kitchen. Police do not yet know why the officer was shot. Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin says this case is very personal for him. Godwin says he and Vidulich have been friends for a long time. The two men went to the police academy together and have been on the force since 1979, Director Godwin says. Godwin told reporters he and Vidulich shared some great memories and were looking forward to their grandchildren playing together. Investigators say his wife was at work at the time of the shooting. Stay with Eyewitness News Everywhere for the latest information on this developing story.
Memphis police officer shot to death at home By Bret Weaver Lt. Ed Vidulich of the Memphis Police Harbor Patrol was found shot to death early Monday morning. He was discovered after midnight in his home in the 3400 block of Shilo Street in Frayser. His car was found several blocks away in the 1600 block of Winston Drive and had been set on fire, according to Memphis Police. Investigators have no suspects in custody and are still on the scene questioning potential witnesses. If you have any information about this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 528 CASH.
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