On February 5, 1925, Officer Haze Burch became the first Phoenix Police Officer killed in the line of duty. | Wikimedia Commons
On February 5, 1925, Officer Haze Burch became the first Phoenix Police Officer killed in the line of duty. | Wikimedia Commons
From February 05, 2023 Post.
On February 5, 1925, Officer Haze Burch became the first Phoenix Police Officer killed in the line of duty. Officer Haze Burch was shot when he attempted to stop two men from siphoning gasoline from a car at the intersection of 8th Street and Jefferson Street. Officer Burch was survived by his wife and three young children. To learn more about Officer Burch, please watch his memorial video: Youtu.be/a__yLaEc8-M
We honor and remember his sacrifice.
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