Special Agent John William Bost, III

Special Agent John William Bost, III

United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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John William Bost, III

Special Agent John Bost was killed as the result of an accidental discharge of a rifle inside of the Kīhei police station in Maui, Hawaii.

Special Agent Bost had served with the ATF for 15 years and had previously served with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, North Carolina, for five years. He is survived by his parents.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
  • Location Hawaii

accidental discharge

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Thinking of you today.

God bless you and your family.

John you were the example of what a law enforcement officer should reflect…integrity, hard work and sacrifice.

Special Agent Matthew Collins (retired)
ATF

June 29, 2022

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