Special Agent Larry E. Boles
Union Pacific Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police

End of Watch: Saturday, July 9, 1977
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Special Agent Boles was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary in progress in Denver, Colorado. Agent Boles called for backup, but by the time they arrived Agent Boles and been shot and killed by the suspect.

The suspect was later arrested and convicted for Agent Boles' murder and served 15 months on a reduced charge.

Agent Boles had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

 
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Patch image: Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

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