William Henry Burtt

1998

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served In Our Keeping

William Henry Burtt served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. William served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Police Officer William Burtt was shot and killed in Virginia Beach as he was attempting to protect a woman from being kidnapped while off duty. Officer Burtt had befriended the woman who worked in his patrol district and was escorting her to run errands when her estranged husband attempted to kidnap her. Officer Burtt exited his van and attempted to draw his weapon when the suspect opened fire on him, striking him several times. The suspect then stole the van but surrendered two days later. Officer Burtt's actions prevented the suspect from murdering his wife. The suspect was convicted of murder and several other charges in connection with Officer Burtt's murder. Officer Burtt had served with the Norfolk Police Department for nine years.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and two children.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Marine Corps

1975 – 1979

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Norfolk Police Department

Police Officer

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