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<blockquote>An unknown negro, who appeared to be a stranger here, committed the crime and he made his escape, although followed by the wounded officer for half a block. The latter then fell to the sidewalk and expired within a few minutes. … The negro who shot officer Burnham and another negro named Jerry Lenox were engaged in a fight on a sidewalk near the saloon, when the stranger drew a revolver and fired two shots at Lenox. The latter ran into the bar, and just as he did so Officer Burnham ran up to place the negro doing the shooting under arrest. The latter, it is stated, turned suddenly and fired upon the officer … [then] wheeled and fled east on Wright street.</blockquote> | <blockquote>An unknown negro, who appeared to be a stranger here, committed the crime and he made his escape, although followed by the wounded officer for half a block. The latter then fell to the sidewalk and expired within a few minutes. … The negro who shot officer Burnham and another negro named Jerry Lenox were engaged in a fight on a sidewalk near the saloon, when the stranger drew a revolver and fired two shots at Lenox. The latter ran into the bar, and just as he did so Officer Burnham ran up to place the negro doing the shooting under arrest. The latter, it is stated, turned suddenly and fired upon the officer … [then] wheeled and fled east on Wright street.</blockquote> | ||
− | Shortly before midnight, police officers arrested a man named Robin Boykins at the depot who fit the description given by witnesses. The next day, officials began seeking an ex-convict named [[James Ardis]] for the crime. | + | Shortly before midnight, police officers arrested a man named Robin Boykins at the depot who fit the description given by witnesses. The next day, officials began seeking an ex-convict named [[James Ardis]] for the crime. |
Burnham was buried at [[St. Michael's Cemetery]]. | Burnham was buried at [[St. Michael's Cemetery]]. | ||
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*"Many Present at Officer's Funeral." ''Pensacola Journal'', February 20, 1906. | *"Many Present at Officer's Funeral." ''Pensacola Journal'', February 20, 1906. | ||
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[[Category:Police officers killed in the line of duty|Burnham, William]] | [[Category:Police officers killed in the line of duty|Burnham, William]] |