William H. Lash
William H. Lash III (January 21, 1961 – July 13, 2006) was the Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2001 to 2005,[1] and a professor at George Mason University School of Law.
In July 2006, at his home in McLean, Virginia, Lash was involved in a domestic incident with his wife, which resulted in her leaving the house and calling the police. When they arrived, he refused them entry, and proceeded to fatally shoot his 12-year-old son and then himself.[2]
References
- ^ "William H. Lash III Confirmed as Asst. Secretary of Commerce for Market Access and Compliance" (Press release). International Trade Administration. August 30, 2001. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
- ^ "Ex-Bush Aide Fatally Shoots Son, Himself". The Washington Post. July 14, 2006. Archived from the original on January 12, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
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