Charles Reed

Charles Leo Reed, born 01/31/1951 in Des Moines, IA.  Lived in Essex Junction, VT. prior to entrance on duty.  Died 03/22/1996 in Philadelphia, PA.

On March 22, 1996, Special Agent Charles Leo Reed died as a result of gunshot wounds received in connection with an undercover drug investigation.  SA Reed had met suspect Jonathan M. Cramer, a reputed Center City Philadelphia drug dealer, and was attempting to purchase cocaine from him.  Both men were in a vehicle, which was parked in a hotel parking lot near the Philadelphia waterfront.  A gun battle ensued, and SA Reed and Cramer shot and killed each other.