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.