Federal Prohibition Agent John M. Mulcahy

Federal Prohibition Agent John M. Mulcahy

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

End of Watch Thursday, September 3, 1925

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John M. Mulcahy

Federal Prohibition Agent John Mulcahy was shot and killed while conducting a prohibition raid on a camp near Westford, Massachusetts.

Nine suspects were arrested during the raid, including the suspect who shot Agent Mulcahy. The man was charged with murder and exposing liquor for sale. On December 3, 1925, the suspect was acquitted because the search warrant was invalid.

Agent Mulcahy was a World War I Army veteran and had served with the United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit for three years.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Massachusetts
Incident Date Wednesday, September 2, 1925
Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
Offender Acquitted

Raid, alcohol violation

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Agent Mulcahey,
On today, the 100th 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 during World War I.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 3, 2025