Officer Hugh Burns

Officer Hugh Burns was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunfire while he was off duty. While at home, he heard the gun shots and went outside to investigate. He discovered there was a fight at a local boarding house. When he entered the house, he was shot by one of the two men who were fighting.

The suspect surrendered to other officers. The suspect was acquitted of the murder at trial after claiming self-defense. The suspect had thought Officer Burns was a friend of the man he was fighting.