United States Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration - Federal Air Marshal Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Add to My HeroesMichele T. Paul
Federal Air Marshal Michele Paul suffered a fatal heart attack on board a United States flagged aircraft flying from Europe to Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Prior to the plane's departure, she had conducted preflight duties that involved carrying heavy gear approximately one-half mile and conducting a thorough search of the aircraft. Approximately six hours into the flight she was found unresponsive while the plane was over the Atlantic Ocean.
Federal Air Marshal Paul had served in law enforcement for 15 years.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location Overseas
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