Guin Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, July 17, 1941
Add to My HeroesJames Burton Burnett
Chief of Police James Burnett succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle.
The chief was returning a prisoner to the city from the county courthouse when the accident occurred. The prisoner and the driver of the other vehicle were both killed instantly.
Chief Burnett had served with the Guin Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, July 14, 1941
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