Special Agent Irving S. Washburn
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, July 13, 1928

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, July 13, 1928
Incident Location: New York
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Agent Washburn was shot and killed in Albany, New York, during a raid at a drink parlor on Madison Avenue. After arresting one of the men, at a 0230 hours, a group of men came from the establishment and opened fire, fatally wounding Agent Washburn. Agent Washburn was taken to Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds later in the evening. The shooter was apprehended and charged with murder following Agent Washburn's death.