"The Utah Peace Officer Downed Officer Memorial" -
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Published on: 4/5/2006
Last Visited: 9/20/2008
Chief Andrew H. BurtSalt Lake City Police Department
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Born October 21, 1828 in Dumfermiline, Fifeshire, Scotland, Andrew Hill Burt immigrated with his family to America and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley during the fall of 1851.In 1859, Burt joined the police force, which numbered approximately 200 men due to the lawless nature of the city in those days.Burt also served as a Major in the Militia during the Echo Canyon incident and the San Pete Indian War of 1865.Burt was appointed Chief of Police February 25, 1862 and was titled City Marshal on February 14, 1876.He served in both capacities for several years, during which time he also held positions as Assistant Fire Chief and Inspector of Provisions.
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Grice immediately reported the incident to Burt at Police Headquarters.Chief Burt, accompanied by Watermaster Charles Wilckens, began a search for the gunman.
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Chief Burt approached Harvey to make his inquiry and Harvey stated "Are you an officer?"
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Before Burt could respond, Harvey shot him in the chest with the rifle.
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Chief Burt staggered into the A.C. Smith Drugstore, collapsed to the floor and died.