United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, September 12, 1953
Add to My HeroesWilliam Dennis Crane
Investigator William Crane suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a suspect and seizure of evidence in Baltimore, Maryland.
He and other agents were conducting surveillance at a location on South Paca Street when they observed a suspect trying to sell liquor. As Investigator Crane attempted to arrest him the man fled on foot. Investigator Crane chased him a short distance and then struggled with him before placing him under arrest.
A short time later Investigator Crane began complaining of chest pains. He was taken to Mercy Hospital where he died a short time later.
Investigator Crane was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of WWII and had served with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit for five years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Maryland
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in peace Investigator Crane.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 12, 2021
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