Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Friday, November 11, 1932
Add to My HeroesBuford A. French
Special Agent Buford French was shot and killed while patrolling the railroad yards in San Bernardino, California, approximately a half mile below Rialto Avenue.
As he escorted a hobo from the rail yards the man suddenly pulled out a gun and fatally shot him. His killer was never apprehended.
Special Agent French had served with the ATSF Railroad Police for six years and had previously served with the Riverside Police Department.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location California
- Weapon Handgun; .380 caliber
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsAgent French,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 11, 2022
