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Resided:
NC, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 15, 1927
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 38 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
U.S. Bureau of Prohibition
NC
USA
Dept. Type:
Federal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Federal Prohibition Agent
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NC
USA
Fri. Jul. 15, 1927
Summary:
Federal Prohibition Agent William Lewis succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier while after he and another agent arrested two bootlegging suspects near Kinston, North Carolina. Both of the suspects suddenly opened fire on the agents, mortally wounding Agent Lewis.
Both men were apprehended and charged with Agent Lewis' murder.
