Kingsport Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, June 13, 1950
Add to My HeroesIra H. Burgess
Patrolman Ira Burgess was shot and killed when he and a police captain responded to reports of a man threatening to kill his wife at 1446 Willow Street.
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 nearby work crew.
Patrolman Burgess had served with the Kingsport Police Department for five years and had previously served as a part-time deputy for the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 21 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Burgess.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 10, 2019
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