Killing of Lester A. Hammer in Alabama in 1943

Incident

Case summary

Lester A. Hammer, 28, an army private from Detroit, Michigan, stationed at Maxwell Field in Montgomery, Alabama,, was killed in 1943 by a military police officer. The incident occurred at a drug story in the Black community in Montgomery. The military police officer accused Hammer of cursing him. Witnesses said the soldier was perfectly orderly.

Victim(s):

Lester A. Hammer


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Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1943-09-10
Location: Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: engaging in disorderly conduct; being absent without official leave

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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