U.S. Army · United States 
Everett Emerson Hatcher
1989
Everett Emerson Hatcher served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Everett served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Agent Everett Hatcher was shot and killed by a mob hitman during an undercover investigation in Staten Island, New York. Agent Hatcher was wearing a transmitter and had five backup officers when they lost contact with him as he drove off with the man suspected of killing him. The suspect, 28, was released in June of 1988 after serving 8 years for murder and kidnapping. A week later, information about the murder and the killer aired on the TV program "America's Most Wanted." Apparently, the mob also wanted the suspect. On September 17, 1989, when a friend of the suspect refused to tell them where he was, they shot and killed him. In November of 1989, the mob caught up with the suspect and shot and killed him execution style. Agent Hatcher had served with the United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1969 – 1972
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration
Special Agent
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