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Resided:
NJ, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Sep. 19, 1930
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 40 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
U.S. Bureau of Prohibition
NJ
USA
Dept. Type:
Federal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Special Agent
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NJ
USA
Fri. Sep. 19, 1930
Summary:
Special Agent John Finiello was shot and killed while conducting a raid on a brewery in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with several other agents from the Philadelphia Office. The agents had taken several men prisoner in the brewery's boiler room when they were surprised by a gunman who opened fire, killing Agent Finiello.
The suspect then escaped through a secret tunnel in the brewery. The man was arrested in Philadelphia and returned to New Jersey where he was charged with murder.
Agent Finiello was survived by his wife and two small children.
