Patrol Officer James W. Burns
Bristol Police Department
Connecticut
End of Watch: Thursday, May 29, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 29, 1941
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Burns was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. His partner was also shot and wounded.

Officer Burns was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother and eight siblings.