United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, May 28, 1936
Charles Michael Flachs
Inspector Flachs was shot and killed in Blaine, Washington, while coming to the aid of a Customs Inspector at the border crossing station. Inspector Flachs had been inspecting a bus and turned one of the occupants over to the Customs Inspector after the man failed to show proper identification. While the Customs Inspector was interviewing the man, the suspect produced a handgun and opened fire. Inspector Flachs rushed back into the room and was fatally wounded. The suspect was shot and wounded and taken into custody.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Washington
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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