DEA AGENT KILLED IN COLOMBIA June 21, 2013 – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today announced the tragic loss of Special Agent James “Terry” Watson, who was murdered in what appears to have been a robbery attempt last night in Bogota, Colombia. At the time of his death, Special Agent Watson was assigned to the DEA Cartagena, Colombia office and was on temporary duty in Bogota. Colombian and U.S. authorities are currently investigating. No further details are available at this time. “We are all saddened by this devastating loss of a member of the DEA family,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “Terry was a brave and talented DEA Special Agent who served our agency for 13 years. These are the worst days for anyone in law enforcement and we grieve Terry’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry’s wife and family, and we will forever carry his memory in our hearts.” U.S. Ambassador to Colombia Michael McKinley told local news media that Watson, 43, was at a restaurant with friends watching game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. When the game was over he got into a cab, where he became the victim of an alleged botched armed robbery.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:29:22 +0000
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