Tennessee Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, May 31, 1990
Michael Lloyd Rector
Special Agent Michael Rector was shot and killed while working an undercover auto parts theft investigation with the FBI in Newport, Tennessee.
He was assassinated by members of the ring after his true identity as a law enforcement officer was discovered.
The leader of the ring was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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