Source: United States Senator for Missouri Roy Blunt
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on the death of Bonne Terre Police Officer Lane Burns, who was killed in the line of duty:
“This morning, Bonne Terre Police Officer Lane Burns tragically lost his life in the line of duty. Officer Burns’ fiancé said he loved being a police officer and he loved the department. Officer Burns lived a life of service and purpose in protecting those around him. Abby and I send our deepest condolences to his family and the Bonne Terre Police Department. Our thoughts are also with Corporal Garrett Worley who was injured and remains hospitalized.”