Federal Prohibition Agent Charles Edward Howell

Federal Prohibition Agent Charles Edward Howell

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

End of Watch Sunday, July 17, 1921

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Charles Edward Howell

Federal Prohibition Agent Howell was ambushed and shot to death in Limestone County, Alabama, shortly after raiding a still.

Despite a massive manhunt, the subject who shot Agent Howell was never identified.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Alabama
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never identified

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Agent Howell,
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.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 17, 2021