Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, May 6, 1990
Add to My HeroesThomas G. Burchfield
Police Officer Thomas Burchfield and Police Officer Michael Okelberry were killed when their patrol car was struck head-on by a pickup truck traveling in the wrong direction.
Officer Burchfield had served with the Dallas Police Department for one year. He is survived by his fiancée, parents, two brothers, and sister.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 6001
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsRest in peace.
J.R.
May 8, 2020
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