Special Agent L. Douglas Abram

Special Agent L. Douglas Abram

United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, January 19, 1990

Add to My Heroes

L. Douglas Abram

Special Agent Douglas Abram was shot and killed when he and other agents conducted a search of a house in the 4400 block of Theiss Road in St. Louis, Missouri, for illegal guns.

A federal warrant was obtained to search for money and weapons from a bank robbery. At 7:00 p.m., Special Agent Abram entered the house with members of the St. Louis SWAT team when the suspect opened fire. Three agents were struck, but returned fire, killing the subject.

Special Agent Abram was transported to St. Anthony's Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds at 9:00 p.m. The other agents survived their wounds.

Special Agent Abram was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation for 14 years. He was survived by his wife, three children, mother, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 14 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Missouri
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

search warrant

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 22 Reflections

Agent Abram,
On today, the 35th 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 with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 19, 2025