Galveston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, January 11, 1914
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 11, 1914
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Detective John Burke was killed during a raid during the prohibition era. He was kicking in a door at a local drinking establishment when a suspect inside opened fire.
Detective Burke had served with the Galveston Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.