Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Thursday, February 16, 1939
Add to My HeroesEarl F. Burns
Patrolman Burns was killed when he fell down a flight of stairs at the Albany Hotel. He had been assigned to the hotel during a convention.
Patrolman Burns had served with the Denver Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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