Undersheriff George Burnau

Undersheriff George Burnau | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
Undersheriff George Burnau

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Thursday, April 29, 1920

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George Burnau

Undersheriff George Burnau suffered a fatal heart attack while involved in a foot pursuit of a mental subject.

He and the sheriff located the man seated in a wagon on the Oskaloosa Williamstown Road, but the man fled on foot as they approached. Undersheriff Burnau ran into a wooded area as he tried to flank the subject. He collapsed in the woods and his body was not until several hours later.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Not available

EDP, foot pursuit

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Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero for your valor and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and the LEO family. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
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April 29, 2020

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