Killing of Calvin Fields in Florida in 1942

Incident

Case summary

Calvin Fields (1909 - 1942), a laborer, was killed by W. J. Hammond and a posse in Duval County, Florida. Fields was accused of breaking into Hammond’s house and assaulting his 17-year-old sister and his mother. Hammond, who joined a posse of civilians and police officers looking for Fields, shot Fields. Hammond was said to have been released on his own recognizance pending an inquest. Results of the inquest are unknown.

Victim(s):

Calvin Fields


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

E. L. Acosta

Richard J. Barker

Robert L. Bohon

H. V. Branch

W. J. Hammond

Rex Sweat

Perpetrator group type: police, posse, mob

Date of incident: 1942-08-31
Location: Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: breaking and entering; assaulting a white woman and a white girl

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

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


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