Deputy Sheriff Oscar Burkhart
End of Watch: Thu, Nov 7th, 1968
Date of Incident: Thu, Nov 7th, 1968
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 12 years
Age: 53
Incident
Deputy Burkhart was shot and killed while attempting to transport a prisoner to the county jail. The prisoner's parents opened fire on Deputy Burkhart's patrol car, firing over 50 rounds into it and fatally wounding him. All of the suspects fled the scene after the shooting.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
210 East Central Street
Suite 202
Harlan, Kentucky 40831
(606) 573-1313
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Left by George Hubbard on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
Your partner misses you and the good times working together in the 1960's. I will never forget you and the crimes we solved. You were a dedicated police officer. NUMBER 1