United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Narcotics, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, February 7, 1935
Add to My HeroesSpencer Stafford
Inspector Stafford was shot and killed by a corrupt sheriff, a deputy and two other men in Post, Texas. As he exited a veterinary clinic the sheriff opened fire on him with a machine gun. The veterinarians had been charged with federal drug violations.
While awaiting trial, the sheriff and a deputy who killed Inspector Stafford both committed suicide.
Inspector Stafford was survived by his wife, parents and brother.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Texas
- Weapon Rifle; Machine gun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Narcotics Inspector Stafford. Just terrible to murder a brother colleague. Their values belong, you know where!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 20, 2019
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