Prosecutors have said Edwards, a 30-year-old with his own record of drug dealing, was clearly the target of the attack, though they have declined to say why.
But a probable-cause affidavit filed in Montgomery County hinted at one possible reason: It says one of the men came to Pennsylvania expecting to reap $150,000 in a robbery.
The affidavit, filed by Upper Gwynedd Detective Raymond Royds and Montgomery County Detective Mark Minzola, also offered the most detailed account yet of the investigation to crack the case. It charts cooperation from at least four law enforcement agencies and revealed the sleight of hand between Edwards and his wife that led to the fierce firefight.
According to the document, Edwards was driving to his Hancock Road house with two of his three daughters about 10:20 p.m. that Wednesday when his wife, Jolene, called him to say a security alarm on their outside shed was beeping. Edwards told her to grab his 9mm Glock handgun and wait for him to come home.
She then slid the weapon into her robe pocket, the affidavit said.
As Edwards pulled up, at least four men emerged from behind the shed and forced him and his children into the house, police say. Each of the men wore yellow latex gloves.
Once inside, the armed intruders ordered Edwards' wife and daughters to go upstairs, according to the affidavit. Before they did, Edwards allegedly slipped behind his wife and removed the gun from her pocket.
Moments later, the gunfire erupted. At least 22 shots from three guns were fired in the kitchen and living room, police said.
When officers arrived, they found Edwards, with wounds to his leg and chest, and a dead intruder.
