Special Agent John Lawrence Bailey

John Lawrence Bailey

Special Agent Bailey was shot and killed in Las Vegas, Nevada during a bank robbery attempt.

Agent Bailey was in a bank when it was robbed. He identified himself as an agent and ordered the man to stop. As the man turned, Agent Bailey fired a round but missed the suspect. However, he was able to take the suspect into custody and place him on a chair. As Special Agent Bailey's attention was diverted the suspect lunged at him and knocked his gun out of his hand. The suspect recovered his own weapon and shot Agent Bailey three times.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.

Agent Bailey was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam and was awarded two bronze stars.

He served with the FBI for 21 years and was survived by his wife and two daughters.