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Joseph William Burson
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 06/17/2021
Location : Hickory Road
City : Holly Springs
County : Cherokee
State : Georgia
Agency : Holly Springs Police Department
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed on duty in crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 17, 2021, Officer Joseph William Burson of the Holly Springs Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle during a traffic stop on Hickory Road. The driver refused to comply and dragged Officer Burson with the vehicle. During the incident, Burson discharged his weapon and fatally shot the driver. Officer Burson died from injuries sustained during the dragging. He had served with the department for approximately 18 months.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25320-police-officer-joseph-william-burson
https://www.odmp.org/agency/7414-holly-springs-police-department-georgia
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/holly-springs-police-officer-killed-during-traffic-stop-identified-as-26-year-old-joe-burson
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/georgia-police-officer-dies-after-being-dragged-car-during-stop-n1271192
