Patrolman Richard J. Burke, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Richard J. Burke

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, June 16, 1919

Richard J. Burke

Officer Richard J. Burke entered a tavern that was opened after the legal closing time and announced that he was closing the establishment. A verbal altercation began and during that time a gunman fired several shots, fatally wounding officer Burke.

Two suspects were arrested, one as a primary suspect and one as an accessory. The primary suspect and shooter was hanged January 20, 1920.

Officer Burke served in the 15th Precinct.

Bio

Age 35
Tour Not available
Badge 1236

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 16, 2015