Baton Rouge Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Thursday, July 14, 1977
Age:
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: July 14, 1977
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Bourgoyne was killed in a motorcycle accident when he collided with a tractor-trailer. He was attempting to pass the truck in order to stop a car that failed to stop for an officer who was running stationary radar.
Officer Bourgoyne had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and son.