Killing of Shang Warren in Florida in 1954

Incident

Case summary

Shang Warren, age 32, a construction worker, was killed in 1954 by police officers A.H. Borders and F.H. Blissett in Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida. Warren had been arrested for drunk driving and was shot after allegedly attacking officers at the police station with broken glass. Also present was police officer Webster Preston. Grand jury declined to indict.

Victim(s):

Shang Warren


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

F. H. Blossett

Andy N. Borders

Webster Preston

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1954-02-03
Location: Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location type: carceral location
Allegation against victim: drunk driving; attacking a police officer

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: yes
Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: yes
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]

DOJ case ID:

144-18-360


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