Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, April 26, 1934
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 26, 1934
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Sheriff Burnett was killed in an automobile accident while returning from Canton after serving several warrants. His department vehicle collided with a gas truck, causing severe injuries to Sheriff Burnett.
Sheriff Burnett was survived by his wife, four sons, and a daughter. His wife was appointed to serve out his term as sheriff.