Anthony Michael Edwards

How they died

Less-than-lethal force

A Blount County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said police received and responded to a call about suspicious people. When Deputy Jerry Burns arrived on the scene, according to the BCSO, he stopped and questioned the two men. Edwards gave Burns a false name and date of birth. As Burns attempted to pat Edwards downy, he fled. Burns chased him, and tried unsuccessfully to use a Taser on Edwards. They fought and as Burns took Edwards to the ground, Edwards hit his head on the pavement. He died two days later.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Anthony Michael Edwards, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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