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Photograph: Special Agent Thomas J. Devine

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Special Agent Thomas J. Devine
United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. Government

End of Watch: Saturday, September 25, 1982

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 12, 1972
Incident Location: New York
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Agent Divine was shot and left permanently paralyzed while partaking in an undercover operation in New York City. He died from his injuries on September 25, 1982. Special Agent Frank Tummillo was shot and killed in the same incident.

Special Agent Devine had been with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Related Line of Duty Deaths
Patch image: United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. GovernmentSpecial Agent Frank Tummillo
United States Department of Justice - B..., US
EOW: Thursday, October 12, 1972
Cause of Death: Gunfire

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