Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # 1287
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 12/16/1915
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Patrolman John C. Burke was shot and killed by an armed robber.
Officer Burke observed a man matching the description of an armed offender wanted for several delivery truck robberies. As Officer Burke approached, the assailant fired three shots. Officer Burke sustained multiple gunshot wounds; the fatal shot struck him just above his police star.
