James Burke

In the winter of 1946, a wave of audacious armed robberies was plaguing New York City, prompting the Bronx Detectives to implement a plan of planting officers in shops deemed likely targets. On the evening of December 13th, Detective James J. Burke, a 49-year-old male with a distinguished 25-year career, found himself stationed inside Ray's Liquor store at 1439 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. For about an hour, an uneasy quiet filled the store until, at approximately 6:07 p.m., two armed men burst ...

James J. Burke - Detectives' Endowment Association

James J. Burke - The Detectives' Endowment Association