Roll of Honor
Roy E. Burton
Incident
Location: California Weapon: Handgun Offender: At large
Special Officer Roy Burton was shot and killed from ambush as he patrolled the switching yards in San Bernardino, California, approximately 150 yards west of the Mt. Vernon Avenue viaduct. Seven men were seen running from the area where gunfire was heard. Officer Burton was found with his revolver in his hand. Three shots had been fired. It was thought he may have wounded one or more suspects.
A suspect was arrested 10 days later but later released due to insufficient evidence.
Officer Burton was survived by his wife. He had served with the agency for only 6 months.
Survivors
Officer Burton was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Burton served with the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Topeka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Burton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Roy E. Burton 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, 24 of 32 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Roy E. Burton's cause is highlighted.
How Roy E. Burton Compares
Offender Outcome
At large
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Roy E. Burton is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Roy E. Burton was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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