IRS Agent Fatally Shot by Colleague in Training Mishap
An Accidental Shooting Claims the Life of an IRS Special Agent During Training Exercise
An unfortunate incident occurred at a federal gun range in Phoenix, resulting in the tragic death of a special agent from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The agency has confirmed the loss of Patrick Bauer, a 47-year-old Arizona resident. The details regarding the individual responsible for this unfortunate incident have not been disclosed.
The incident took place during a training exercise on Thursday afternoon at a Phoenix gun range operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Various federal agencies were participating in training activities under an interagency agreement at the time. Thankfully, no other individuals were injured during the incident.
Charlotte M. Dennis, representing the IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) division’s Phoenix Field Office, expressed her condolences in a statement. She mentioned that Bauer was immediately transported to HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries. Dennis emphasized that their primary concern is for the agent and their family.
#BREAKING: IRS Agent Fatally Shoots and kills another Agent At Phoenix Shooting gun Range#Phoenix #Arizona pic.twitter.com/qvBe6PU0Pf
— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) August 18, 2023
The FBI’s Phoenix field office has initiated an investigation into the shooting. The FBI stated that they will not release details of the ongoing process to preserve the integrity and capabilities of the investigation. The findings of the FBI investigation will be handed over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona for review. The FBI assured that their investigation will be thorough and methodical, addressing every element of the incident.
The FBI’s Phoenix Field Office is conducting an investigation surrounding the death of an IRS special agent on August 17, that occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution, Phoenix firing range. Read more: https://t.co/gfJeMhcGPL pic.twitter.com/dSGpCmir3R
— FBI (@FBI) August 18, 2023
In recent months, the activities of the IRS have faced increased scrutiny. The service’s plans to hire armed agents in all 50 states to combat tax evasion have drawn attention. Additionally, the organization received a substantial cash injection as part of Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, including a plan to hire 87,000 additional IRS employees over the next decade. These developments have further intensified the focus on gun violence and gun control, which are prominent issues on Biden’s public agenda.
Patrick Bauer, a retired Master Sergeant in the Arizona Air National Guard, leaves behind his wife and four children. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the risks faced by those who serve in law enforcement.
Source: The Western Journal
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