Killing of Robert Beard in Alabama

Incident

Case summary

Robert Beard, age 32, was killed in 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama by police officer C.L. Tucker. Tucker stopped Beard in connection with a burglary investigation. The shooting was ruled a justifiable homicide.

Victim(s):

Robert Beard


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Perpetrator group type: police

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Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
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Allegation against victim: fleeing from officers

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

Criminal process
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