Special Agent William R. Ramsey, Jr.

Special Agent William R. Ramsey, Jr. | United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
Special Agent William R. Ramsey, Jr.

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, May 3, 1938

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William R. Ramsey, Jr.

Special Agent William Ramsey was shot and killed as he and other agents attempted to arrest two bank robbery suspects in Penfield, Illinois.

The agents were able to take one suspect into custody but as they attempted to arrest the second suspect they were engaged in a shootout. Agent Ramsey was shot and mortally wounded and the suspect was also shot and killed. Agent Ramsey was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds the following morning.

Agent Ramsey had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for five years.

Bio

  • Age 34
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Illinois
  • Incident Date Monday, May 2, 1938
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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It's been 86 years since you were taken. We got your martyr's email today. One detail left out in this write up is that, even though you were mortally wounded, you were the one to shoot the subject in the head, ending the threat. You went out fighting. Thank you for your service, and know that you and your sacrifice is still remembered after all of this time in the Bu.

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May 4, 2024

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