The ATF honors William Henderson Foote , who was killed 128 years ago . Foote was the first African-American federal officer to die in the line of duty . He worked for a predecessor agency to today 's ATF . Foote was honored 128 years after his death as part of National Police Week . Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos:
The ATF honors William Henderson Foote , who was killed 128 years ago . Foote was the first African-American federal officer to die in the line of duty . He worked for a predecessor agency to today 's ATF . Hide Caption 1 of 9 Photos: