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Special Agent Jack R. Coler | United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government

Special Agent

Jack R. Coler

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Thursday, June 26, 1975

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: South Dakota

Incident Date: 6/26/1975

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: One sentenced to life

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Special Agent Jack Coler and Special Agent Ronald Williams were shot and killed at the Oglala Sioux Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. The agents were attempted to serve a warrant for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Only one of the four suspects charged with their murders was convicted.

Agent Coler had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for four years.

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Special Agent Ronald A. Williams
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, June 26, 1975
Cause: Gunfire

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May you rest in peace Special Agent Jack Coler. I have known your sister, Susan Gregg for several years. Susan and her family are very special to our family. It would have been an honor to meet you.

Officer J.A. Hinkle
East Wenatchee PD/friend of sister to S.A. Jack Coler
November 7, 2011

 

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