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Trooper John S. Burke | Michigan State Police, Michigan Michigan State Police, Michigan

Trooper

John S. Burke

Michigan State Police, Michigan

End of Watch: Monday, October 13, 1930

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 23

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/13/1930

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Both convicted

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Trooper Burke was shot and killed after stopping two bank robbers in St. Joseph County. He had been notified of the robbery and stopped the men on a county road. While he searched one of the suspect the second suspect shot him in the back three times. The suspects then drove over his body before fleeing. Both suspects were apprehended and convicted of the murder.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 81rst anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 13, 2011

 

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