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Special Agent Ernest B. Vlasich | United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government

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

Suspect: 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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Special Agent Ballard White Turner
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, September 29, 1932
Cause: Gunfire

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Special Agent Vlasich, on this 76th anniversary of your brutal murder I wish to thank you for being a hero and working hard for the benefit of all Americans in your duties. Many people view the moonshiner as a hard working throwback to simpler times when in fact, many who produced that stuff produced poison that was capable of causing blindness, brain damage and death. With no regulations, they could manufacture their product with any material at hand. You and your partner, Special Agent Turner gave your lives in order to potentially save the lives of others. You have not been forgotten.

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

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
October 14, 2008

 

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