Posie Lester Flinchum, a 33-year-old Caucasian male, was a Federal Prohibition Agent who tragically lost his life on June 17, 1930, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was born in 1896 and had been serving as a Prohibition Agent since October 20, 1924. Before joining the Prohibition Unit, he was a deputy sheriff in Stokes County, North Carolina.
On the day of his death, Agent Flinchum, along with Agents Dale, Street, and Andrews, was involved in a high-speed chase with a vehicle suspected
of transporting illegal liquor. The chase took place on the highways outside Goldsboro, and as the pursuit continued, the occupants of the suspect vehicle began shooting at the government vehicle. During the exchange of gunfire, Agent Flinchum was struck in the forehead by one of the bullets. The vehicle crashed, injuring the other three agents. Despite being rushed to Goldsboro Hospital, Agent Flinchum succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The suspects involved in the shooting fled the scene but were apprehended within several days. The incident highlighted the dangers faced by Prohibition Agents during their efforts to enforce the ban on alcohol, which was in effect in the United States from 1920 to 1933.
Agent Flinchum was survived by his wife and two children. His dedication to his job and his family was remembered by those who knew him, and he is honored as a hero for his service.
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