William H. Lash

William H. Lash III (January 21, 1961 – July 14, 2006)^[1] was the Assistant Secretary for Market Access and Compliance at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2001 to 2005,^[2] 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.^[3]

References

^ Former Bush Official Kills Son and Self
^ "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.

External links

George Mason University faculty web page

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[1] Former Bush Official Kills Son and Self

[ITA-2] "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.

[3] "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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