Greenville Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, May 6, 1921
Add to My HeroesGeorge 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.
Within a few days the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. In 1923 his sentence was commuted to life.
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 Sentenced commuted to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Burroughs,
Sir, even though it’s been 100 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greenville.
R.I.P.
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