William H. Lash

William Henry 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.

"William Lash" redirects here. For the bishop, see William Lash (bishop).
William H. Lash
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Market Access and Compliance
In office
July 25, 2001 – 2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Succeeded byPeter Hale
Personal details
Born
William Henry Lash III

(1961-01-21)January 21, 1961
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2006(2006-07-14) (aged 45)
McLean, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sharon Zackula
Alma materYale University (BA)
Harvard University (JD)

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
  1. Former Bush Official Kills Son and Self
  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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