Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Wednesday, January 7, 1931
Add to My HeroesJohn P. Burns
Officer Burns was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers.
Officer Burns had served with the agency for 10 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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