Community mourns TJC alum police officer who died on duty in Dallas

TYLER, Texas ( KETK ) – The East Texas community is mourning fallen Dallas Police officer Darron Burks, who was a Tyler Junior College alum and was killed Thursday while on duty.

The Dallas Police Department shared that 46-year-old Burks passed away but his sacrifice and heroism would not be forgotten.

According to NBCDFW , Burks was sitting in his car when he was “executed” by a 30-year-old man who also shot two other officers.

“Officer Burks served with unwavering pride and commitment on the Dallas Police Department until his untimely passing,” Burks’ obituary said. “His bravery, dedication, and selflessness were evident in every aspect of his work, and he was a beacon of hope and security for those he served.”

Before becoming a police officer, Burks was a teacher. Prior to becoming a teacher, the TJC Alumni Association said Burks was an alum and member of the Minority Student Association.

“After graduating from Paul Quinn College, he became an educator and then a police officer for the Dallas Police Department. In both roles he was a profound community leader and mentor,” the alumni association said.

On Wednesday, the community is expected to hold a candlelight vigil at the Dallas college where Burks was also an alum.

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