Patrolman Ira H. Burgess, Kingsport Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman Ira H. Burgess

Kingsport Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, June 13, 1950

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Ira H. Burgess

Patrolman Ira Burgess was shot and killed when he and a police captain responded to reports of a man threatening to kill his wife at 1446 Willow Street.

When they arrived at the man's house they began to take cover but the man came out with a shotgun and opened fire. Patrolman Burgess was shot as he attempted to draw his pistol. The suspect was then shot and killed by a city workhouse guard who was supervising a nearby work crew.

Patrolman Burgess had served with the Kingsport Police Department for five years and had previously served as a part-time deputy for the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office for 16 years.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 21 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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Patrolman Burgess,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Kingsport. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 13, 2025