Killing of Joseph Gregory in North Carolina in 1950

Incident

Case summary

Joseph Gregory, age 26, a sawmill worker and WWII veteran, was killed in 1950 by sheriff Harrison in Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina. According to affidavits from Gregory’s wife Katie Louise Gregory and others referenced by the NAACP, Harrison had entered the Gregory home without producing a warrant to arrest Gregory. A struggle ensued, and Harrison fatally shot Gregory and then drove away with his body. Coroner exonerated Harrison.

Victim(s):

Joseph Gregory


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

[given name unknown] Harrison

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1950-11-05
Location: Stovall, Granville County, North Carolina
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: resisting arrest

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

Criminal process
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Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
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DOJ case ID:

144-54-23


Document(s):
advocacy group resources
death certificates - closed
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