Special Deputy Augustine McIntyre

Special Deputy Augustine McIntyre

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Saturday, February 10, 1877

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Augustine McIntyre

Special Deputy Augustine McIntyre was shot and killed while conducting a raid on suspected moonshiners at Frog Mountain in Elijah, Georgia.

Deputy McIntyre and his posse went to one of the suspected homes. Once he was inside, someone shot him from outside through the window. Deputy McIntyre was killed instantly.

During the raid, thirty-three stills were destroyed and eighty four people were arrested. A few men were arrested for the murder of Deputy McIntyre, but charges were dropped when there was not enough evidence.

Special Deputy McIntyre was a Union Civil War veteran who was appointed to the United States Department of Justice—United States Marshals Service to lead raids against illegal moonshine activities. He was survived by his wife and five children.

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Age 40
Tour Not available
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Georgia
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Charges dropped

alcohol violation, ambush, arrest attempt

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Special Deputy McIntyre,
On today, the 148th 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 Union Army during the Civil War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 10, 2025