United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, September 29, 1932
Ballard White Turner
Special Agent Ballard Turner and Special Agent Ernest Vlasich were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a moonshiner in Vancouver, Washington.
The two agents had gone to the man's home and purchased two gallons of moonshine whiskey and then immediately attempted to place the suspect under arrest. The man produced a .380 caliber handgun and opened fire, killing Agent Turner instantly and mortally wounding Agent Vlasich, who died just over two weeks later.
The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life at Walla Walla State Prison.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Washington
- Weapon Handgun; .380 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to life
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Special Agent Ernest B. Vlasich
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, US
EOW: October 14, 1932
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