United States of America

Howard Brooke Oursler

Died October 12, 1932

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Howard Brooke Oursler.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Federal Prohibition Agent Howard Oursler was shot and killed and another agent was shot in the foot while attempting arrest a bootlegger in Stillwell, Oklahoma. The suspect, 26, was arrested and confessed to the murder. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on July 10, 1941. Agent Oursler was a World War I veteran.

Service Record

Also Served

United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition

Federal Prohibition Agent

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 20W · Line 6 cut as HOWARD B OURSLER

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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Federal Prohibition Agent Oursler served with the United States Department of Justice.

Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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