Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Monday, January 22, 1917
Add to My HeroesMichael J. Burns
Police Officer Michael Burns was electrocuted while attempting to relight an electric street light in front of 4012 Park Heights Avenue.
A citizen flagged down Officer Burns, who was on bicycle patrol, and complained that the light was flashing. Officer Burns stood on his bike and attempted to relight the light by pulling on the chain, but the lamp exploded and threw him into the street. The lamp then fell into the street and Officer Burns became tangled in the live wires and was electrocuted.
Officer Burns had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for one year and was assigned to the Bicycle Squad in the Northeastern District. He was survived by his wife and four young children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Burns.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 22, 2020
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