Memphis TN. Jan 28, 2008
A Memphis police officer was found shot to death at his residence Monday after his SUV was discovered burning several blocks away, authorities say.
Lt. Ed Vidulich, 51, was apparently shot, though an autopsy will determine the cause of death, said police spokeswoman Monique Martin.
There were no obvious signs of forced entry to the residence. “We have some leads, but it’s a mystery,” Martin said.
Shortly after midnight Sunday, police investigating the discovery of a sport utility vehicle found burning on a city street determined that it belonged to Vidulich.
Officers went to his residence and found his body, Martin said.
Police said Vidulich talked with his wife, a sheriff’s department dispatcher, by phone about 9 p.m. Sunday and the SUV was believed set on fire about 10:30 p.m.
Investigators were initially focused on determining Vidulich’s activities during that time gap.
Lt. Ed Vidulich, 51, was apparently shot, though an autopsy will determine the cause of death, said police spokeswoman Monique Martin.
There were no obvious signs of forced entry to the residence. “We have some leads, but it’s a mystery,” Martin said.
Shortly after midnight Sunday, police investigating the discovery of a sport utility vehicle found burning on a city street determined that it belonged to Vidulich.
Officers went to his residence and found his body, Martin said.
Police said Vidulich talked with his wife, a sheriff’s department dispatcher, by phone about 9 p.m. Sunday and the SUV was believed set on fire about 10:30 p.m.
Investigators were initially focused on determining Vidulich’s activities during that time gap.
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