Homicide Report > Edmund Wong, 40
Edmund Wong, 40
Died April 6, 2007 at 4:03 p.m.
Edmund Wong, 40, a Latino man, was shot repeatedly by Downey police officers at 9404 Pico Vista St., and died at 4:03 p.m. Friday, April 6.
The confrontation took place at about 3:35 p.m. Sheriff's investigators said Downey police responded to a call of a man with two guns getting into a silver pickup truck. They tried to stop the truck, but it accelerated, racing away for a short distance before making a U-turn and crashing into a patrol car. Wong got out, pointed what appeared to be a gun, and officers shot him, sheriff's deputies reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two pellet guns designed to look like handguns were recovered, they said. No officers were hurt.
Investigators said later that Wong had recently split with his girlfriend. He called police and gave them a meticulous description of himself, and said he was armed with a gun, and came to meet the police when they responded to the call.
- Neighborhood: Downey
- Age: 40
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Friday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
- Crime scene: Public place
Six reader comments about Edmund Wong
It's been 3 years today, since this tragic day that you set out to take your life. Not a day goes by that me or our son Zachary don't think about you. We miss you so much. Zach looks so much like you. I treasure him and I am so glad I have him and will always have a piece of you. My first love, you will always be in my heart.
Love you,
Boo Boo
April 6, 2010 at 12:44 p.m.
WOW suicide by cop,, he set up the entire incident! Brandie Baca where u the girlfriend they reference in article.. did he suffer mental illness?
May 4, 2010 at 6:45 p.m.
Edmund, you've been on my mind a lot lately. Our son just turned 20 on the 9th of September. Times flying so fast, seems like yesterday he was a baby & you were holding him calling him bubba son. We missed you on his birthday as we do everyday. Wish you could have been there to celebrate with us. Punkin, Zach, Noelle, your mom, my mom, Cindy, Aunt Anna, & Ivan & Bobby & me & a lot of other people miss you so much. We love you Edd.
Sept. 19, 2010 at 8:06 p.m.
Hi Edd, I have been thinking about you a lot lately. Our son is engaged!! I am also engaged and am getting married to a wonderful man on 9/24/2011. His name is John. I know that you are happy for me and I feel you smiling down on me because you never stopped caring about me or wanting the best for me, as I always felt & wanted the same for you. You are the father of my son and my best friend and even though our lives went in different directions, you will always have YOUR place in my heart. I love you & miss you Edd!! I'll be seeing you.
Love,
Boo Boo
June 3, 2011 at 9:24 a.m.
I forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday Edd. You would have been 45 today.
June 3, 2011 at 9:33 a.m.
Hi Edd,
Just thinking about you (as I usually do everyday). Christmas is coming and I sure wish that you were here to celebrate it with us. We miss you so much! Our son is so much like you! Love to you and Merry Christmas.....I'll be seeing you........
Love,
Boo Boo
Dec. 18, 2011 at 1:57 p.m.
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