Bio & Incident Details
Age: 49
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Kentucky
Incident Date: 12/9/1922
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Federal Prohibition Agent Duff was shot and killed in an ambush while investigating a moonshining gang in the hills of Menifee County, Kentucky.
The following day Special Deputy David Treadway was shot and killed while riding with a posse in an attempt to arrest Agent Duff's murderers.
One week later, Prohibition Agent Guy Cole was shot and killed when the posse he was riding with cornered the gang and engaged them in a shootout.
The leader of the gang was also killed and six members were arrested.
Agent Duff had previously served as jailer of Bath County, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, five sons, and two daughters.
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Federal Prohibition Agent E. Guy Cole |
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Special Deputy David George Treadway |
