Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Thursday, July 27, 1922
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 27, 1922
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: At large
Special Officer Roy Burton was shot and killed from ambush as he patrolled the switching yards in San Bernardino, California, approximately 150 yards west of the Mt. Vernon Avenue viaduct. Seven men were seen running from the area where gunfire was heard. Officer Burton was found with his revolver in his hand. Three shots had been fired. It was thought he may have wounded one or more suspects.
A suspect was arrested 10 days later but later released due to insufficient evidence.
Officer Burton was survived by his wife. He had served with the agency for only 6 months.