Bio & Incident Details
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Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Indiana
Incident Date: 7/22/1931
Weapon: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect: Shot and wounded
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Special Agent John Wilson and Special Agent Walter Gilbert were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man during an undercover operation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The agents had arranged with the man to meet at a bridge at 8:00 pm for the delivery of liquor. When the suspect arrived he suspected he was being setup and opened fire, striking Agent Wilson four times and killing him instantly.
Agent Gilbert was struck once in the back and succumbed to his wounds at a local hospital. The suspect was also shot and wounded and taken into custody one hour later.
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