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 vehicle 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 Trooper Burns' radio to inform dispatchers that he had been shot near the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1969 and Farm-to-Market Road 729. The suspect fled the scene and committed suicide two days later.
Trooper Burns had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety for five 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 800 ReflectionsYou’re still in our hearts, Scott, 17 years later. I vowed you will never be forgotten and as long as I’m alive, I’ll honor you.
Celeste Lunceford
Friend and colleague
April 30, 2025
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