United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, December 24, 1920
Add to My HeroesJames Francis McGuiness
Federal Prohibition Agent McGuiness was shot and killed by unknown suspects in Bayonne, New Jersey.
His body was found floating close to shore in Newark Bay, near 43rd Street. He had been shot once in the head.
Agent McGuiness was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location New Jersey
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsAgent McGuiness,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R. I.P.
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