Investigator William Leroy Shields

Investigator William Leroy Shields

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, April 13, 1954

William Leroy Shields

Investigator William Shields was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing bootlegging suspects in Haralson County, Georgia.

Another agent riding with Investigator Shields was seriously injured.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Location Georgia
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 58th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 13, 2012