Dale Kearney
1930
Dale F. Kearney.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Special Agent Dale Kearney was shot and killed as a result of bootlegging investigations he was conducting in Aguilar, Colorado. He had received a threatening phone call warning him to stay away from certain operations in Trinidad and Aguilar, Colorado. Several days later he received a tip while at home and drove to Aguilar. While there his car overheated and he was forced to seek help from a mechanic. While waiting for a tow truck Agent Kearney was shot and killed by one or more assassins. His body was found with 16 bullet wounds. No suspects were ever identified. Agent Kearney was a WWI veteran and had served with the Bureau of Prohibition for 13 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two small children.
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Prohibition
Special Agent
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