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Resided:
MO, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Mar. 17, 2022
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 30 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Bonne Terre Police Dept. - MO
118 North Allen Street Bonne Terre, MO
63628 USA (573)431-3131
County:
St. Francois
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Ambush
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Survived by:
Daughter
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
James J. Emery
/
Male
- 21 years old
Location:
MO
USA
Summary:
Officer Lane Burns was shot and killed at about 12:30 am as he and another officer responded to a disturbance at the Motel 6 at 1017 Highway K.
As the officers were approaching the motel room, a man exited and immediately opened fire on them with a handgun. Despite being wounded, both officers were able to return fire and killed the subject.
Officer Burns was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. His partner was flown to a trauma center in St. Louis to undergo surgery for a gunshot wound to his leg.
