Remus Buckner

Death by Force

Remus W. Buckner, a Prohibition Agent, was fatally wounded during a raid on an illicit still near Springville, Blount County, Alabama. The incident occurred when agents split up to approach the still, knowing the suspects would attempt to flee once the raid began. One of the suspects had concealed himself and shot Agent Buckner as he passed by his location.

Agent Buckner was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries two days later, on May 12, 1926. He was approximately 56 yea ...Read More

Federal Prohibition Agent Remus W. Buckner

Remus W. Buckner | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives