Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Add to My HeroesJames Scott Burns
Trooper James Burns was shot and killed following a high speed pursuit in Marion County, Texas, at approximately 8:00 pm. The suspect stopped his vehicle, exited, and opened fire on Trooper Burns with a shotgun before he was even able to unlatch his seatbelt.
A citizen used the trooper's radio to inform dispatchers that the trooper had been shot near the intersection of Farm-to-Market roads 1969 and 729. The suspect fled the scene and committed suicide two days later.
Trooper Burns had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety for 5 years. He is survived by his wife, 6-month-old daughter, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 11187
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 20 gauge
- Offender Committed suicide
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