Federal Prohibition Agent Malcolm Malachi Day

Federal Prohibition Agent Malcolm Malachi Day

United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government

End of Watch Saturday, February 14, 1925

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Malcolm Malachi Day

Federal Prohibition Agent Malcolm Day was shot and killed while conducting a raid at the Flanagan Coal Camp in Premier, West Virginia.

The other officers with Agent Day returned fire and killed the suspect.

Agent Day was a licensed minister and was well-known in the area. He had served with the Internal Revenue Service's Prohibition Unit for seven years and had also served as chief of police, deputy sheriff, and county jailer. Agent Day was survived by his wife and children.

Agent Day's son, Game Warden Alexander Day, was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a drunk man driving a stolen vehicle on September 12, 1937.

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Age 53
Tour Not available
Badge 6966

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location West Virginia
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

Raid

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Agent Day,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 14, 2025