Bio & Incident Details
Age: 39
Tour: 5 years
Badge # 16
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/7/1926
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Paroled in 1955
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Patrolman Owen Burns was shot and killed at a home on South Water Street after responding to a disturbance call. When he arrived at the scene the man causing the disturbance shoved him down. He struck his head on a stove as he fell, allowing the suspect to gain control of his service weapon.
As Patrolman Burns attempted to get up the suspect shot him.
The suspect was arrested and charged with murder. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on December 11, 1926. He was paroled June 22, 1955.
Patrolman Burns had served with the agency for five years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.
