Killing of Joe C. Everhart in Georgia

Incident

Case summary

Joe C. Everhart (1924 – 1948) was killed by patrolman C. W. Lindsey in Atlanta, Georgia. Everhart was being questioned by police officers when he allegedly took off. He was subsequently shot by Lindsey, who claimed Everhart advanced on him with a knife.

Victim(s):

Joe C. Everhart


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Perpetrator group type: police

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Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Allegation against victim: advancing on an officer; pulling a knife

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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