Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Allen Burdic died as the result of complications of gunshot wounds sustained on August 12th, 1980, while responding to a shooting in Myrtle Creek.
The shooting occurred at a tavern in the early morning hours. As Deputy Burdic checked the area he located the suspect parked in a gravel turn-out near I-5. The subject opened fire on Deputy Burdic, shooting him twice. The man then stole Deputy Burdic's patrol vehicle and ran over his legs as he fled.
One of the shots injured Deputy Burdic's spine, causing him to suffer partial paralysis. He medically retired in 1982 as a result of the incident and continued to receive medical care until passing away as a result of complications of the wounds.
The subject who shot him had just been released on parole. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison for attempted murder, first-degree assault, felon in possession of a firearm, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
Deputy Burdic had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for one year at the time of the incident and had previously served with the Canyonville Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Burdic gave the Douglas County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Roseburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Burdic.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Stanley "Allen" Burdic is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OR, 115 of 197 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58.4% of this state's fallen. That is 4.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Douglas County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Stanley "Allen" Burdic's cause is highlighted.
How Stanley "Allen" Burdic Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 40 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Stanley "Allen" Burdic is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Stanley "Allen" Burdic was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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