Roll of Honor
Remus W. Buckner
Incident
Federal Prohibition Agent Remus Buckner succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days later as he and other agents raided a still near Oneonta, Alabama.
The agents encountered 15 armed suspects who were guarding the still.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Federal Prohibition Agent Buckner served with the United States Department of the Treasury.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Federal Prohibition Agent Buckner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Federal Prohibition Agent Remus W. Buckner is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, 47 of 59 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 79.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Remus W. Buckner's cause is highlighted.
How Remus W. Buckner Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Remus W. Buckner is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Remus W. Buckner was killed by gun; unknown type.
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