Killing of George Price in Florida in 1931

Incident

Case summary

George Price (1902 - 1931), an auto mechanic, was killed by deputy sheriff M. D. McArthur in Escambia County, Florida. McArthur had arrested Price and was transporting him to the county jail when Price allegedly shot McArthur, wounding him. McArthur shot Price back, killing him.

Victim(s):

George Price


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

[given name unknown] McArthur

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1931-11-17
Location: McDavid, Escambia County, Florida
Location type: public space - rural
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