Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant J. Harvey Burke was shot and killed while escorting a couple to their home to retrieve belongings. The couple had been involved in a domestic dispute and Sergeant Burke was sent to monitor the removal of items at 507 North 7th Street. While on the scene the male suspect produced a handgun and shot the female. As Sergeant Burke attempted to disarm the man, he was shot and killed. The suspect was convicted and executed on February 19th, 1926. Officer Burke had served with the Richmond Police Department for nine years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Burke gave the Richmond Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Richmond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Burke.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant J. Harvey 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 VA, 395 of 654 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 Richmond Police Department, 20 of 40 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. J. Harvey Burke's cause is highlighted.
How J. Harvey Burke Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. Harvey Burke is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. Harvey Burke was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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