Fallen Officers
Since the establishment of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 7 officers have died in the line of duty, every one because of gunfire. The following list also contains officers from the Virginia Department of Prohibition Enforcement, which was later merged into the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inspector J. C. Shelhorse |
|
Gunfire |
| Inspector William E. Payne |
|
Gunfire |
| Inspector Jefferson D. Lambert Jr. |
|
Gunfire |
| Inspector Luther Simeon McManamay |
|
Gunfire |
| Inspector James Newton Wood |
|
Gunfire |
| Investigator Thomas M. Gravely |
|
Gunfire |
| Investigator Floyd Fenwick Vincent |
|
Gunfire |
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