United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Add to My HeroesJohn 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 95 ReflectionsThinking 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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