Special Agent Richard Phillip Daniels

Special Agent Richard Phillip Daniels | United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Government
United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Government
Special Agent Richard Phillip Daniels

United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, September 24, 1974

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Richard Phillip Daniels

Special Agent Richard Daniels was killed in a motorcycle crash while traveling with a confidential informant to investigate an illicit distillery outside of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Agent Daniels' motorcycle struck a guardrail as they crossed a bridge. He was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.

Agent Daniels was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the ATF for 13 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Location Arkansas

routine driving, undercover

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Agent Daniels,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Armed Forces-especially during World War II when you served with the U.S. Army Air Forces. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 24, 2024

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