Roll of Honor
William Rowland Braden
Incident
Investigator William Braden was shot and killed while raiding a still in Blountstown, Florida. The suspect was shot and killed by other agents.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Braden served with the United States Department of the Treasury.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Braden.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Investigator William Rowland Braden is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In DC, 754 of 1,418 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.2% of this state's fallen. That is 53.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, 12 of 30 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Rowland Braden's cause is highlighted.
How William Rowland Braden Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Rowland Braden is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Rowland Braden was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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