Patrolman Thomas W. Burke, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Thomas W. Burke

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, June 16, 1921

Thomas W. Burke

Patrolman Thomas Burke was pursuing a speeder when his motorcycle overturned at the intersection of Crawford Avenue (modern-day Pulaski Street) and Huron Street.

He was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was riding in struck a lump of coal and overturned as he and his partner attempted to stop a speeding vehicle.

Patrolman Burke had served with the Chicago Police Department for 14 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 14 years
Badge 4986

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
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