United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, March 15, 1973
Add to My HeroesGregory W. Spinelli
Special Agent Gregory Spinelli was shot and killed in Charlotte, North Carolina, while attempted to arrest a bank robbery suspect.
He and another agent were staking out a hotel room and attempting to make an arrest as two suspects left. One of the suspects was taken into custody but the other fled through a wooded area into a construction zone. As Agent Spinelli entered the rear entrance the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding him.
The man was convicted and sentenced to life for the murder.
Agent Spinelli had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for one year.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location North Carolina
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsSpecial Agent Spinelli was laid to rest in a smaller Western PA cemetery in very close proximity to my grandfather's grave. My dad was a police officer in the town and when we would go to visit my grandfather's final resting place, my dad would always point out SA Spinelli's grave as well, and spoke of his sacrifice on our behalf.
I'm now separated from those moments by over 40 years and thousands of miles, but I still recall the impression of those moments my dad had us reflect on the patriotism and self-sacrifice of Mr. Spinelli.
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