Detective James J. Burke, New York City Police Department, New York

Detective James J. Burke

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, December 13, 1946

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James J. Burke

Detective James Burke was shot and killed on a robbery stakeout in a store on Webster Avenue in the Bronx.

When the two robbery suspects entered, Detective Burke burst from his hiding spot and opened fire on them. Both men returned fire, killing the detective.

The suspects were apprehended approximately two months later. Both were sentenced to death and executed on July 22, 1948.

Detective Burke served with the New York City Police Department for 25 years and was assigned to the 48th squad.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 25 years
Badge 496

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1948

stakeout

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