Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Thursday, April 29, 1920
Add to My HeroesGeorge 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsRest 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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