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Detective James J. Burke | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective

James J. Burke

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Friday, December 13, 1946

Biographical Info

Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: 496

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 13, 1946
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1948

Detective James Burke was shot and killed on a robbery stakeout in a store on Webster Avenue in the Bronx.

When the two robbery suspects entered, Detective Burke burst from his hiding spot and opened fire on them. Both men returned fire, killing the detective.

The suspects were apprehended approximately two months later. Both were sentenced to death and executed on July 22, 1948.

Detective Burke served with the New York City Police Department for 25 years and was assigned to the 48th squad.