Conservation Warden Albert E. Reif, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin

Conservation Warden Albert E. Reif

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin

End of Watch Wednesday, November 18, 1942

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Albert E. Reif

Warden Reif was shot and killed while checking a trapper near the Michigan-Wisconsin border three miles northwest of Iron Mountain, Michigan.

The suspect, 46, was apprehended near his shack in Sagola, Michigan, ten days later. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years. He was paroled in 1952. On March 9, 1954, he barricaded himself in his shack in Sagola and opened fire on officers when they tried to serve a warrant on him for assault with a deadly weapon. After firing 14 shots, he used the last one on himself, committing suicide. In the exchange of gunfire one deputy was wounded, but survived.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1952

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Warden Reif,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Michigan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 18, 2022