San Francisco Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, March 24, 1898
Add to My HeroesWilliam L. Burke
Lieutenant William Burke was shot and killed after responding to a house that the suspect was trespassing in near the intersection of Montcalm Street and Peralta Avenue at 10:45 am.
The suspect claimed the house was his, but it was in fact, not. When he was asked to leave, the suspect drew a pistol and shot Lieutenant Burke in the abdomen. A squad of riflemen responded to the scene and forced the suspect to surrender.
The 58-year-old suspect was convicted June 8, 1898, of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He died in Folsom Prison on October 10, 1910.
Lieutenant Burk had served with the San Francisco Police Department for over 10 years. He was survived by his wife and two brothers. One of his brothers served in Royal Irish Constabulary.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 10 years
- Badge LIEUTENANT
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Died in prison
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