United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, November 11, 1923
Add to My HeroesGeorge H. Stewart
Federal Prohibition Agent George Stewart was shot and killed while conducting an investigation of liquor runners in Buffalo, New York.
He had entered a soft drink cabaret at 2:30 am and ordered a beer. After it was serviced to him he got up to leave when he was confronted by a waiter who recognized him as a prohibition agent. As the waiter accosted Agent Stewart in the coat room he produced his gun to defend himself. As he turned to leave he was shot in the back. He attempted to return fire but was shot eight more times and killed.
Agent Stewart had served with the agency for 18 months. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, and seven siblings.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location New York
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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View all 6 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 88th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
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