Policeman John Burns
End of Watch: Sat, Feb 6th, 1904
Date of Incident: Sat, Feb 6th, 1904
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: Not Known
Incident
Policeman John Burns was shot and killed in the gallery of the Princess Theater, during a performance, by an ex-convict.
The suspect produced a pistol and opended fire when Policeman Burns threatened to arrest him for vagrancy, killing him and and a innocent bystander. The suspect was apprehended four days later at Mingo Hollow, four miles from the scene of his crime.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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