Special Agent John Nicola
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, October 4, 1928

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 4, 1928
Incident Location: Maryland
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Agent Nicola was killed in an automobile accident near Baltimore, Maryland, while he and two other prohibition agents pursued a vehicle they suspected of transporting liquor. The vehicle they were chasing down Ridge Road suddenly turned onto Selma Avenue. Agent Nicola attempted to follow them but lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The two other agents and a prisoner they had in their custody were injured in the crash.

Agent Nicola had served as a prohibition officer for 2 years and had previously served on the Metropolitan Police Department, DC, for five years. He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.