Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Meagan Burke was killed in an on-duty vehicle crash on I-44 at about 12:34 am.
She was traveling northbound when a southbound vehicle crossed the median and struck her vehicle head-on in the area of SW 29th Street. She was killed instantly in the collision.
The driver who caused the collision was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs. The man was released on bond and died of natural causes several days later.
Sergeant Burke had served with the Oklahoma City Police Department for over six years.
Survivors
She is survived by her mother, father, and sister.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Burke gave the Oklahoma City Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Burke.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Meagan Burke 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Oklahoma City Police Dept., 20 of 33 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Meagan Burke's cause is highlighted.
How Meagan Burke Compares
Offender Outcome
Deceased
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Meagan Burke is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Meagan Burke was killed by automobile; narcotics involved.
Incident Location
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