United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, August 17, 2023
Add to My HeroesPatrick C. Bauer
Special Agent Patrick Bauer was inadvertently shot and killed while participating in departmental firearms training in Phoenix, Arizona.
Members of IRS Criminal Investigation and other federal agencies were using the shooting range at Federal Correctional Institute Phoenix when Special Bauer was inadvertently shot by another agent.
He was transported to HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds.
Special Agent Bauer was a veteran of the Arizona Air National Guard and had served with the United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Location Arizona
Most Recent Reflection
View all 91 ReflectionsOur sweet son. We miss you every day.
All our love forever,
Mom and Dad
Juliann & David Bauer
Mom & Dad
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