Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, December 21, 1931
Age: 70
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: December 21, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: In Custody
Patrolman Thomas Burke was killed when he was struck by a truck as he crossed the street to use a patrol box at the intersection of 47th Street and Morgan Street during a period of dense fog.
Patrolman Burke was assigned to the Stockyards Station. He was survived by his wife.