Narcotics Agent James E. Brown
United States Department of the Treasury - Bureau of Prohibition
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, June 7, 1928

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, June 7, 1928
Incident Location: California
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Agent Brown was shot and killed near Isleton, California, while attempted to arrest a suspected opium trafficker. The suspect was arrested and charged with Agent Brown's murder. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Agent Brown had been in law enforcement for 11 years.