United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, July 6, 1922
Add to My HeroesHowell J. Lynch
Federal Prohibition Agent Howell Lynch was shot and killed while raiding a still near Gainsboro, Tennessee, with a local deputy sheriff.
The raiding party was fired on from ambush and Agent Lynch was killed. No suspects were ever identified in his murder.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Tennessee
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsAgent Lynch,
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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United States Border Patrol
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