United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, March 29, 1974
Add to My HeroesLee L. Bounds
Border Patrol Agent Lee Bounds was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol two and a half miles west of Animas, New Mexico on State Route 9.
His Jeep ran off the road, and when he attempted to steer back on the road, the Jeep flipped over, throwing him from the vehicle.
Agent Bounds was a United States Army veteran and was assigned to the Lordsburg, New Mexico, station, serving with the United States Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - United States Border Patrol for three years. He was survived by his wife, stepson, stepdaughter, parents, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location New Mexico
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsAgent Bounds,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 29, 2024
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