Special Agent John R. Foster
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, May 14, 1936

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 14, 1936
Incident Location: Indiana
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available

Special Agent John Foster was shot and killed near St. John, Indiana, while he and his partner chased a vehicle believed to contain rum-runners. The occupants opened fire on the officers with a rifle, striking Agent Foster in the leg and chest. The suspects were able to flee the scene.