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. |