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Federal Prohibition Agent James E. Bowdoin | United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government

Federal Prohibition Agent

James E. Bowdoin

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Monday, February 16, 1925

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Florida

Incident Date: 2/16/1925

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Federal Prohibition Agent James Bowdoin was shot and killed while conducting a moonshining investigation in Caryville, Florida.

He and other agents were searching for stills along the Choctawhatchee River when they discovered a 10 gallon still on a barge. As they were examining the still another boat approached and the occupants opened fire, killing Agent Bowdoin. The other agents returned fire. One of the three men on the boat was killed and the other two wounded. One of the wounded men was later charged with Agent Bowdoin's murder.

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Special Agent Bowdoin, yesterday marked the 83rd anniversary of your murder. Many look upon bootleggers as folk heroes or rebels. They are neither, especially when responsible for the death of a law enforcement officer.

I am lucky to have a cousin working for the ATF and the entire family is very proud of the work he does for this nation. I know that all agents of the ATF are true heroes.

God Bless and may you continue to Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
February 17, 2008

 

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