April 14, 1930, Washington, D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, two colored men have confessed to the murder of Federal Prohibition Agent Lamar Watson York, 36, who was gunned down in a dark alley in Brooks Court Northwest early Saturday morning. York, a loyal servant of the law, had steadfastly refused to accept bribes of $150 and $100 from the pair of rum runners to free them from arrest.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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