Special Agent John William Bost, III

Special Agent John William Bost, III

United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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John William Bost, III

Special Agent John Bost was killed as the result of an accidental discharge of a rifle inside of the Kīhei police station in Maui, Hawaii.

Special Agent Bost had served with the ATF for 15 years and had previously served with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, North Carolina, for five years. He is survived by his parents.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Location Hawaii

accidental discharge

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Thinking of you today.

God bless you and your family.

John you were the example of what a law enforcement officer should reflect…integrity, hard work and sacrifice.

Special Agent Matthew Collins (retired)
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June 29, 2022