Every day in the U.S. about 108 people are shot dead in one way or another. At GunMemorial.org we try to post pages for all of these people even though the circumstances of their deaths can be drastically different.

Orville Edwards, age 39

Fatally shot on July 11, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York.

Orville was killed by police when they responded to a scene where he had committed a burglary. He reportedly pointed his gun at officers and they fired.

Photo sources:

News sources:

16 candles have been lit for Orville.
Light a candle for Orville.

Ask your friends to light a candle or come back tomorrow to light another candle for Orville.

You can add to Orville's profile:

  • Nickname:
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
  • Occupation:
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
  • Comments:

Other nearby fatal shootings: