Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: 15 years, 6 months
Badge # 124
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 5/4/2006
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Officer Gary Buro was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a domestic dispute on Totty Street in Ettrick.
As the two officers entered the home the male subject immediately opened fire, killing Officer Buro and wounding his partner. Despite being shot five times, his partner was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Officer Buro had only served with the Chesterfield County Police Department for 5 months. He had previously served with the New York City Police Department for 6 years, the Lantana, Florida, Police Department for 5 years, and as a military policeman in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years.
Officer Buro was a widower and is survived by his parents, sister, and brother.
