Thomas Birkill

Died

:

24 November 1887

Age

:

56

Rank

:

Superintendent

Force

:

West Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary

Cause

:

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

:

On Duty

Circumstances

Shot dead forcing entry to a house where an armed killer was besieged.

Shot dead as he forced entry to a house where an armed killer was besieged.