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Private Burrell Milo Baucom | Oregon State Police, Oregon
Oregon State Police, Oregon

Private

Burrell Milo Baucom

Oregon State Police, Oregon

End of Watch: Saturday, July 1, 1933

Biographical Info

Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 76

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 1, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1947

Private Burrell Baucom was shot and killed by a suspect driving a stolen car. Private Baucom stopped the car, and when he approached, the 17-year-old suspect shot and killed him.

The suspect fled but was arrested a short time later. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison but was paroled in 1947.

Private Baucom had served with the Oregon State Police for two years. He was survived by his wife.