Radcliff Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, July 5, 1985
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 913
Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins
Date of Incident: July 5, 1985
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Burns was overcome by gas fumes while attempting to rescue a sewer department employee who was trapped in an underground lift station. Patrolman Burns and another worker were both overcome while attempting to rescue the man.
Patrolman Burns had served with the Radcliff Police Department for 10 years and was survived by his wife.