Special Agent Richard Heath Jr.
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, April 1, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, February 22, 1973
Incident Location: Overseas
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Agent Heath died on April 1, 1973 in Quito, Ecuador, from complications of a gunshot wound he received during an undercover operation in Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, on February 22, 1973.

Agent Heath had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife, son, daughter and brother.