Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Milligan Burk was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a domestic disturbance. While on the scene they arrested one suspect and, as they were walking him to the patrol car, a second suspect opened fire on them with a .22 caliber rifle. Patrolman Burk was shot in the stomach and fatally wounded. His partner, who was also wounded, was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. The man was convicted but later released from prison. Patrolman Burk had served with the McKinney Police Department for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Burk gave the McKinney Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the McKinney community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Burk.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Milligan Ray Burk 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At McKinney Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Milligan Ray Burk's cause is highlighted.
How Milligan Ray Burk Compares
Offender Outcome
Released from prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Milligan Ray Burk is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Milligan Ray Burk was killed by rifle; .22 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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