Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, October 1, 1948
Add to My HeroesThomas Joseph Burns
Officer Burns was killed in a motorcycle accident when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle turning in front of him on Erdman Avenue from North Pointe Road. The other driver was charged with a failure to grant right of way charge.
Officer Burns had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for one year and had served in the United States Army during World War II.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 1559
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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