J H REYNOLDS
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Officer Rank: Special Agent
Memorial Panel: 17-W: 10
Department: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives
End of Watch: August 26, 1921
Cause: SHOT
Age: 42
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Agent Reynolds was killed during a moonshine operation raid conducted by a posse of local and federal agents in Johnson County, Kentucky. The lawmen had received word that a still was being operated on a farm. As the officers approached the cabin, shots were fired. A gunbattle ensued killing Agent Reynolds, Town Marshal James Melvin and wounding Deputy Manuel Fitzpatrick. Five suspects were arrested. Two suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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