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Federal Harold Vincent Mooring

Death by Force
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Harold Vincent Mooring, 47, a White male federal prohibition agent, was working undercover in Cosmopolis, Washington, investigating a suspected bootlegging operation when a patron recognized him as a federal agent. As he left the premises on September 21, 1923, he was shot from behind and critically wounded, the attack coming in connection with an investigation focused on a local cigar store and its owner. Despite the severity of his injuries, Mooring survived the immediate assault.

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    • Victim Details

    Federal Harold Vincent Mooring

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Cosmopolis

    WA

    1923-09-21

    47

    Federal

    Harold Vincent Mooring

    11/09/2025

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    Wow, just reflecting on the courage it must have taken for Agent Mooring to testify against his atta... ...Read More
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