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East Texas Trooper shot and killed Save Email Print
Posted: 1:01 PM Apr 30, 2008
 Last Updated: 2:03 PM Apr 30, 2008
 Reporter: KXII Staff
Email Address: firstnews@kxii.com
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KELLYVILLE, Texas (AP) - A statewide search continues today for
a suspect in the overnight shooting death of a Texas Department of
Public Safety trooper in East Texas.

The DPS identifies the slain trooper as 39-year-old James Scott Burns.

A DPS statement says they're searching for 37-year-old Brandon
Wayne Robertson.

DPS spokeswoman Tela Mange (MANJ) said the shooting happened at
the end of a chase last night near a rural crossroads just west of
Kellyville, near Lake O' The Pines. A passer-by saw the wounded man
and used Burns' radio to report that he had been shot.

A DPS statement describes Robertson as white with green eyes and
red hair, 6 feet, 2 inches and weighing 250 pounds. Authorities are
looking for a 1997 blue Dodge Intrepid with Texas license 039-LCG.

Before Tuesday, 82 DPS troopers had died in the line of duty. The last death came on March 14, 2007.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Posted by: Melinda Location: Fort Worth on May 8, 2008 at 01:27 PM
My prayers go out to both families. I knew Brandon when he too was an officer and could not believe that he was using drugs. It is a tradgedy all of it.
Posted by: JAKE on May 5, 2008 at 12:11 AM
ITS A THING THAT WE DEAL WITH EVERY DAY ITS A SHAME IT TAKES ONE OF US GETTING KILLED TO BE APPRECIATED REST IN PEACE BROTHER AND KNOW YOU WERE LOVED
Posted by: officer on Apr 30, 2008 at 11:23 PM
may god be with his family, go on to the heaven brother
Posted by: AliceIn Location: Wonderland on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:27 PM
May God be with the family of this trooper. Law enforcement officers are not appreciated enough for the job they do. They are out there day and night dealing with people so evil that most people cannot even imagine such a person exists. When they find the man who killed someone's husband, father, son, brother and protector of us all, I hope they string him up to die. He deserves nothing less than the death penalty. But then, death by needle will be too gentle of a death for what he deserves. God bless the men and women in law enforcement. Because of the job you do we can sleep comfortably at night. It takes a special person to want to do a job that pays poorly, yet is so dangerous you need a gun for protection. Thank you for the job you do. People grip and complain because they get traffic tickets, etc., but if they would stop and think of how you put yourself in harms way for their safety, maybe they would be more thankful. To all law enforcement - thank you with all my heart.
Posted by: NA Location: Durant on Apr 30, 2008 at 06:25 PM
This story is sad... The man who did this to this family should be caught and without a doubt be executed.... I am so sorry for the family and my thoughts and prayers go out to them... God Bless
Posted by: Steve Location: Denison on Apr 30, 2008 at 06:17 PM
May 11 - 17 is National Police Week...please consider telling any officer that you might come in contact with how much your appreciate his or her service.
Posted by: confused on Apr 30, 2008 at 05:50 PM
The story has been changed. It did not list Robertson as the suspect. It listed another gentleman's name. And Bigfoot reading was one of my better subjects, as was comprehension. And you could post nicer comments on such a sad story. God bless the trooper's family.
Posted by: MR. X Location: TX on Apr 30, 2008 at 05:29 PM
FIND THIS GUY and HANG HIM.
Posted by: Citizen Location: Sherman on Apr 30, 2008 at 05:27 PM
I can kinda see where one might get cinfused. The description says a man with red hair and the one shown in the picture has almost no hair but what he does have appears to be very dark. I truely feel bad for the officers family. They have such a dangerous job. It's just so sad.
Posted by: Bigfoot Location: Okla on Apr 30, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Confused???- that is the man who killed the DPS trooper. Reading was a strong skill for you in school. HA HA!
Posted by: Confused??? Location: OK on Apr 30, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Did I miss something in this story? Who is the guy in the picture?
Posted by: curious on Apr 30, 2008 at 01:37 PM
So what does this Robertson guy have to do with the story? Just wondering???
Posted by: Ardmore Mom Location: Ardmore on Apr 30, 2008 at 01:09 PM
OK.. Who is Brandon Wayne Robertson?? They said the shooter was Daniel Umphries???? My prayers go out to the family of the officer!!!
Posted by: Police Officer wife Location: grayson co on Apr 30, 2008 at 08:50 AM
God please give peace and blessings to this family at their time of loss. This is a time of great sorrow. Please, ease their pain.
Posted by: melissa Location: oklahoma on Apr 30, 2008 at 08:25 AM
To the troopers family I am so sorry for your loss. You and Your Family will be in my thoughs.... May god have his badge and halo wateing for him upon his arrival. I praise the person that stoped to help the trooper, that person(s) should get a medal or some kind of pat on the back. Not everyone will stop to help. Thank Goodness there is still people with compassion in this world...
Posted by: jim Location: denison on Apr 30, 2008 at 06:59 AM
If they get that guy they should hang him my prayrs are with the family.
Posted by: Cop Location: Ok on Apr 30, 2008 at 01:29 AM
My Prayers are with the trooper and his family.
Posted by: Kristy on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:44 PM
This is so sad. My prayers goes out to this family..
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