United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, August 5, 1974
Add to My HeroesCharles H. Mann
Special Agent Charles Mann and Special Agent Nickolas Fragos died as a result of the collapse of the Miami Regional Office Building at the intersection of NE 12th Street and Second Avenue.
Seven people were killed, and 12 people were seriously injured when the roof collapsed.
Agent Mann was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for three years. He had just returned from a three-month training in Washington, D.C. He was survived by his mother, stepfather, father, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Structure collapse
- Location Florida
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsAgent Mann,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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