Patrolman Edward T. Burke

Photo of Patrolman Edward T. Burke
End of Watch: Sat, Jan 3rd, 1953
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Fall (Accidental)
Service Time: 17 years
Age: 43

Survivors

Patrolman Burke was survived by his wife and five children

Incident

Patrolman Edward Burke was killed when he fell down a staircase as he was escorting a prisoner.

Patrolman Burke was a U.S. Marine veteran serving in World War II.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department Patch
1200 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63103
(314) 231-1212

Tributes

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