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Resided:
VA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 28, 1925
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 38 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Richmond Police Dept.
VA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Sergeant
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
9 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
VA
USA
Tue. Jul. 28, 1925
Summary:
Sergeant J. Harvey Burke was shot and killed while escorting a couple to their home to retrieve belongings. The couple had been involved in a domestic dispute and Sergeant Burke was sent to monitor the removal of items. While on the scene the male suspect produced a handgun and shot the female. As Sergeant Burke attempted to disarm the man, he was shot and killed.
The suspect was convicted and executed on February 19, 1926.
Officer Burke had served with the agency for 9 years
