Border Patrol Inspector Edwin H. Wheeler, United States Department of Justice

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United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol, U.S. Government

Border Patrol Inspector

Edwin H. Wheeler

United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Sunday, July 6, 1952

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 44

Tour: 11 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Texas

Incident Date: 7/6/1952

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never identified

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Inspector Wheeler was shot and killed near Mathis, Texas, after conducting government business in the city. His body was found in his vehicle which had been driven off of a bridge in an attempt to cover up his murder. No suspects were ever identified.

Inspector Wheeler had served with the agency for 11 years.

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Hey there Brother, it's been almost 56 years since you were taken from your family, community, and the Patrol family. I'm glad to ware the same gold shield that you wore, and I can only hope that I bring it the same kind of honor that you brought to it during the eleven years that you wore it. Rest In Peace Brother, knowing that there are Agents who have followed in your footsteps in order to uphold the same principles and ideals that you upheld and stood for. Keep watch over our brothers and sisters in Green and everyone behind the badge, and help keep us out of harms way. You will never be forgotten. We have the Line.

BPA Robert Powell
U.S. Border Patrol
June 23, 2009

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Gunfire deaths this year
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