Special Agent Ariel Rios

Special Agent Ariel Rios

United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Government

End of Watch Thursday, December 2, 1982

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Ariel Rios

Special Agent Ariel Rios was shot and killed while conducting an undercover operation in Miami, Florida.

He was shot while struggling with a suspect who was attempting to shoot other ATF agents at a hotel at 4911 W. Flagler Street.

The subject who murdered Special Agent Rios was sentenced to 60 years in prison.

Special Agent Rios was survived by his wife and two children.

The Ariel Rios Federal Building, located in Washington, DC, was named in honor of Agent Rios.

Bio

Age 28
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Florida
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Sentenced to 60 years

undercover

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Sir, I don’t know you, but I did have the honor of serving with your son. He spoke of you often and that he wanted to make you proud of him. Sir I can say your son is an amazing Soldier and great leader. Rest Easy!

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December 27, 2024