United States Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Refuge Law Enforcement, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, December 10, 1934
Add to My HeroesEdward Bradford Whitehead
U.S. Game Agent Edward Whitehead was shot and killed near Savannah, Georgia, by a prisoner whom he had arrested after inspecting the man's game bag of ducks.
As the two returned to Savannah the suspect shot him. The man fled but was shot and killed by county police within an hour.
Agent Whitehead had served with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for 15 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Georgia
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 5 ReflectionsAgent Whitehead,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
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