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Officer George Staples Burroughs | Greenville Police Department, South Carolina Greenville Police Department, South Carolina

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George Staples Burroughs

Greenville Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Friday, May 6, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 48

Tour: 12 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/6/1921

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Burroughs was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call on Westfield Street. While at the scene he became engaged in a struggle with the suspect who beat him with a board and flower pot before shooting him in the abdomen.
Officer Burroughs had been with the agency for 12 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 91rst 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 6, 2012

 

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