Patrolman Anthony B "Bud" Burton

Photo of Patrolman Anthony B "Bud" Burton
End of Watch: Wed, Mar 24th, 1993
Date of Incident: Wed, Mar 24th, 1993
Cause of Death: Vehicular Assault
Service Time: 3 years
Age: 29

Survivors

His wife, mother, sister, and 4 brothers

Incident

Officer Burton and Officer Lonnie Howard were sitting in their patrol car in a parking lot when it was intentionally rammed. The operator of the other vehicle had been involved in a standoff with officers earlier and had been freed on bond. The suspect was apprehended but committed suicide while awaiting trial.

Agency

North Vernon Police Department Patch
101 Madison Avenue
North Vernon, Indiana 47265
(812) 346-2345

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