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Resided:
TN, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jun. 13, 1950
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 48 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Kingsport Police Dept.
TN
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
21 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
TN
USA
Tue. Jun. 13, 1950
Summary:
Patrolman Burgess was shot and killed when he and a police captain responded to reports of a man threatening to kill his wife. 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 work crew.
Patrolman Burgess had served with the Kingsport Police Department for 5 years and had previously served as a part-time deputy for Hawkins County for 16 years
