Narcotics Agent James T. Williams, United States Department of the Treasury

Narcotics Agent James T. Williams

United States Department of the Treasury - Prohibition Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, October 16, 1924

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James T. Williams

Narcotics Agent James Williams was accidentally shot and killed by his partner while struggling with a suspect in Chicago, Illinois. During the struggle his partner's revolver discharged, striking him in the head.

Agent Williams had taken the oath of office to serve with the Prohibition Service only three days earlier.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 days
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Location Illinois

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Agent Williams,
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.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 16, 2024