United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Bureau of Prohibition, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, February 8, 1930
Add to My HeroesRobert D. Freeman
Federal Prohibition Agent Robert Freeman succumbed to gunshot wounds received on December 30, 1929, near Yountville, California.
Agent Freeman was conducting a raid on a ranch when he began to struggle with the owner as the owner tried to destroy a bottle of liquor. During the struggle, the suspect shot Agent Freeman twice.
He succumbed to his wounds two months later. The rancher and the rancher's wife were both arrested in connection with the shooting.
On May 23, 1930, the rancher, 58, was convicted of felony assault, sentenced to 10 years in the Federal Penitentiary at McNeil Island, Washington, and fined $1,000. His wife was acquitted. In 1932 the rancher was charged with murder and was to be tried after he served his 10 years. In 1934, the murder charge was dismissed.
Agent Freeman was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location California
- Incident Date Sunday, December 29, 1929
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
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View all 5 ReflectionsAgent Freeman,
On today, the 95th 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. Army during World War I.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 8, 2025
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