Border Patrol Inspector Edwin H. Wheeler
United States Department of Justice - Border Patrol
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, July 6, 1952
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

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.