United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, April 1, 1921
Add to My HeroesJacob F. Green
Federal Prohibition Agent Jacob Green and Town Marshal William Dunnam, of the Richton Police Department, were shot and killed while raiding a moonshine still near Richton, Mississippi.
Four moonshiners were arrested and charged with their murder. In June 1921 one of the men was convicted and sentenced to death. On July 18th, 1922, the man who was sentenced to death murdered Jailer John Russell, of the Hinds County Sheriff's Office, during an escape attempt. The prisoner was also killed in the incident.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Mississippi
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to death
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View all 8 ReflectionsAgent Green,
On today, the 101st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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