Dallas County Constable's Office - Precinct 8, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, August 2, 1893
Add to My HeroesW. Riley Burnett
Constable Riley Burnett was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a suspect for burglary.
The subject asked Constable Burnett if he could go into his brother-in-law's home to get a hat. The man came out of the house firing a Winchester rifle, striking Constable Burnett in the lung and face.
The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 25 years.
Constable Burnett was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 25 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsConstable Burnett,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dallas County.
R.I.P.
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