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Special Agent

Ernest B. Vlasich

United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Friday, October 14, 1932

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 2 years

Badge # 362

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Washington

Incident Date: 9/29/1932

Weapon: Handgun; .380 caliber

Offender: Sentenced to life

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Special Agent Vlasich and Special Agent Ballard Turner were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a moonshiner in Vancouver, Washington.

The two agents had gone to the man's home and purchased two gallons of moonshine whiskey and then immediately attempted to place the suspect under arrest. The man produced a .380 caliber handgun and opened fire, killing Agent Turner instantly and mortally wounding Agent Vlasich, who died just over two weeks later.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life at Walla Walla State Prison.

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