Special Officer William M. Burke, New York Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Officer William M. Burke

New York Central Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Tuesday, August 29, 1922

Add to My Heroes

William M. Burke

Special Officer William Burke was struck and killed by a New York Central train while involved in a foot pursuit of a trespassers near the intersection of 67th Street and South Park Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois.

The man had climbed onto the tracks with Officer Burke in pursuit when the train struck and killed both men.

Officer Burke was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 32
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Location Illinois
Weapon Person
Offender Struck and killed

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 8 Reflections

Officer Burke,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 29, 2022