Albert L. Ingle, a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation , tragically died on November 24, 1931, in Durham, North Carolina. He was only 28 years old at the time of his death. Ingle had been with the FBI for less than a year when the incident occurred.
The cause of death was a gunshot wound. Special Agent Ingle and a private detective were moving a package of evidence related to a federal investigation when the detective's weapon accidentally fell from his pocket and discharged, fatally wounding Ingle. This unfortunate accident happened while they were carrying out their duties under the direction of the U.S. Attorney.
There were no arrests, suspects, litigations, or murder investigations related to Ingle's death, as it was determined to be an accident. The incident was a tragic and unintended consequence of their investigative work.
Ingle's ethnicity is not explicitly mentioned in the sources, but he is remembered and honored by the FBI and the Officer Down Memorial Page for his service and sacrifice. He is buried in New Albany Cemetery in Mississippi.
Special Agent Albert L. Ingle's death serves as a poignant reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. His memory continues to be honored by his colleagues and the communities he served.
