Police Officer Edward Burns, Yonkers Police Department, New York

Police Officer Edward Burns

Yonkers Police Department, New York

End of Watch Monday, September 5, 1904

Edward Burns

Police Officer Burns was killed when his new horse was scared by a trolley and began to bolt. As it did so, it toppled over and Officer Burns was thrown under the wheels of the oncoming trolley.

Officer Burns had served with the Yonkers Police Department for 4 years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Animal related

Most Recent Reflection

View all 11 Reflections

Officer Burns,
On today, the 112th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Yonkers. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 5, 2016