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Federal Prohibition Agent Grover C. Todd | United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government

Federal Prohibition Agent

Grover C. Todd

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Sunday, September 3, 1922

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Oregon

Incident Date: 9/3/1922

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Federal Prohibition Agent Grover Todd and Federal Prohibition Agent Glenn Price were shot and killed during a raid of a dance hall that was serving liquor in Portland, Oregon. During the raid the suspect slipped away to his home and returned with a rifle. When Agent Price attempted to take the rifle away the suspect fought back, gained advantage, and knocked Agent Price to the ground. The suspect then shot Agent Price, killing him instantly. Agent Todd attempted to return fire, but was struck in the head by the suspects fire.

The suspect was wounded and arrested at the scene.

Agent Todd was survived by his wife.

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Federal Prohibition Agent Glenn Henry Price
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, September 3, 1922
Cause: Gunfire

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You had a very unpopular job yet it was a job which, like it or not, had to be done. You and those like you had the guts to do it and sadly, it cost a number of you your lives. I honor your sacrifice and memory on this 88th anniversary.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
September 3, 2010

 

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