Greenville Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, May 6, 1921
George Staples Burroughs
Officer Burroughs was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call on Westfield Street. While at the scene he became engaged in a struggle with the suspect who beat him with a board and flower pot before shooting him in the abdomen.
Officer Burroughs had been with the agency for 12 years.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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