Killing of Henry Robinson in Alabama in 1944

Incident

Case summary

Henry Robinson (1913?-1945) was shot in Birmingham, Alabama by A.E. Taylor, a night watchman on Christmas Day 1944. The watchman alleged that Robinson had climbed or was climbing over a fence at a warehouse.

Victim(s):

Henry Robinson


Date of incident: 1944-12-25
Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
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Allegation against victim: climbing over a back fence; entering warehouse to steal sacks

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

Criminal process
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