United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government
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Add to My HeroesRobert Mansfield Buck
Special Agent Robert Buck was shot and killed while conducting an investigation in Hancock County, Mississippi. He and another agent were conducting surveillance of a still when two armed men arrived. The agents ordered the men to surrender but were met with gunfire. Agent Buck was fatally wounded.
A man, 40, who fired the fatal shot, and his son-in-law 25, were arrested and charged with murder. The gunman testified he did not know the men were agents. He was acquitted and charges against his son-in- law were dropped.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Mississippi
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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