Police Officer Haze Burch, Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

Police Officer Haze Burch

Phoenix Police Department, Arizona

End of Watch Thursday, February 5, 1925

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Haze Burch

Police Officer Haze Burch was shot and killed when he attempted to stop two men from siphoning gasoline from a car at the intersection of 8th Street and Jefferson Street.

The two suspects were wanted in Texas for the murder of Deputy Joseph Morgan of the Muskogee County, Oklahoma, Sheriff's Department and in Montana for the murder of Officer Charles Wilson of the Livingston, Montana, Police Department. Both suspects were eventually captured.

One of the suspects was convicted in Arizona of murdering Officer Burch and hanged on January 8, 1926. The other brother was convicted in Texas of murdering of Deputy Morgan and was sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Burch was survived by his wife and three young children.

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Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
Offender One executed

murder suspect, robbery

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Officer Burch,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Phoenix.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 5, 2025