Killing of Joe Rainey Jr. in Florida in 1944

Incident

Case summary

Joe Rainey Jr. (1923 - 1944), an army private, was killed by Corporal Albert Hires in Orange County, Florida. Hires and deputy sheriff Don Butler arrived at the home of a couple following reports of a prowler. In the kitchen, they spotted Rainey, who started running away. Hires shot at Rainey, killing him.

Victim(s):

Joe Rainey Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Don Butler

Albert Hires

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1944-08-01
Location: Conway, Orange County, Florida
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: prowling

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

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