Augustine McIntyre
1877
Augustine McIntyre.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Location: Georgia
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Charges dropped
Special Deputy Augustine McIntyre was shot and killed while conducting a raid on suspected moonshiners at Frog Mountain in Elijah, Georgia.
Deputy McIntyre and his posse went to one of the suspected homes. Once he was inside, someone shot him from outside through the window. Deputy McIntyre was killed instantly.
During the raid, thirty-three stills were destroyed and eighty four people were arrested. A few men were arrested for the murder of Deputy McIntyre, but charges were dropped when there was not enough evidence.
Special Deputy McIntyre was a Union Civil War veteran who was appointed to the United States Department of Justice—United States Marshals Service to lead raids against illegal moonshine activities.
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Charges dropped
Special Deputy Augustine McIntyre was shot and killed while conducting a raid on suspected moonshiners at Frog Mountain in Elijah, Georgia.
Deputy McIntyre and his posse went to one of the suspected homes. Once he was inside, someone shot him from outside through the window. Deputy McIntyre was killed instantly.
During the raid, thirty-three stills were destroyed and eighty four people were arrested. A few men were arrested for the murder of Deputy McIntyre, but charges were dropped when there was not enough evidence.
Special Deputy McIntyre was a Union Civil War veteran who was appointed to the United States Department of Justice—United States Marshals Service to lead raids against illegal moonshine activities.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
Keepsakes
Service Record
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United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Special Deputy
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