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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
McKinney Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Milligan is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Milligan is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Milligan is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1970, 7 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1970, 138 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1970, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Milligan was 30. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Milligan had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Milligan was 30. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Milligan had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Milligan was 30. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Milligan had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at McKinney Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 7.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
McKinney Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Milligan among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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