Special Agent William R. Ramsey
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 4, 1938

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 3, 1938
Incident Location: Illinois
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Special Agent William Ramsey was shot and killed as he and other agents attempted to arrest two bank robbery suspects in Penfield, Illinois. The agents were able to take one suspect into custody but as they attempted arrest the second they were engaged in a shootout. Agent Ramsey was shot and mortally wounded and the suspect was also shot and killed. Agent Ramsey was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds the following morning.

Agent Ramsey had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for five years.