Natchez Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Thursday, April 6, 1978
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 6, 1978
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sergeant Daniel Burks was shot and killed as he attempting to negotiate with an armed man who wanted to shoot another man that had slapped his wife. Despite being mortally wounded, Sergeant Burks was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Sergeant Burks had served with the Natchez Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.