United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, November 21, 1921
Add to My HeroesJesse R. Johnson
Federal Prohibition Agent Jesse Johnson was ambushed and shot to death by moonshiners in Saline County, Arkansas.
He and other agents had just finished raiding a still and were processing the prisoners when he was shot from ambush. He was rushed to a hospital in Little Rock where he died the following day.
One suspect was arrested and confessed to murdering him.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Arkansas
- Incident Date Sunday, November 20, 1921
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsAgent Johnson,
On today, the 100th 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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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 21, 2021
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