Special Agent Michael Lloyd Rector
Tennessee Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
Tennessee
End of Watch: Thursday, May 31, 1990

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 31, 1990
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Special Agent Michael Rector was shot and killed while he was working undercover with the FBI on an auto parts theft ring in Newport, Tennessee. He was assassinated by members of ring after his true identity was discovered.

The leader of the ring was charged with his murder and sentenced to life in prison.