LODD FBI Special Agent Daniel “Danny” Lee Knapp

 

 

Special Agent
Daniel “Danny” Lee Knapp

United States Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Thursday, December 29, 2011

Bio & Incident Details
Age: 42

Tour: 6 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Drowned

Location: Puerto Rico

Incident Date: 12/29/2011

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

Special Agent Daniel Knapp drowned while attempting to rescue a distressed swimmer in the ocean at Playa Escondida, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

Agent Knapp was on vacation at the beach with a friend when they saw the man calling for help and struggling in the water. Agent Knapp immediately entered the water in an attempt to rescue the man, but became distressed himself. The man he was attempting to rescue was pulled from the water and survived, however, Agent Knapp drowned.

Agent Knapp had served with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for six years.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Director Robert Mueller
United States Department of Justice – Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
J. Edgar Hoover Building
Washington, DC 20535

Phone: (202) 324-3000