Officer Karl F. Bourgoyne
Baton Rouge City Police Department
Louisiana
End of Watch: Thursday, July 14, 1977

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 14, 1977
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Bourgoyne was killed in a motorcycle accident when he collided with a tractor-trailer. He was attempting to pass the truck in order to stop a car that failed to stop for an officer who was running stationary radar.

Officer Bourgoyne had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and son.