Killing of Emmett Jefferson in Florida in 1952

Incident

Case summary

Emmett Jefferson (1921 - 1952), a WWII veteran and laborer, was killed by patrolman Paul Minnick in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Police said they were attempting to arrest Jefferson for speeding. A scuffle ensued and Minnick shot Jefferson, alleging Jefferson resisted arrest. Trial jury acquitted.

Victim(s):

Emmett Jefferson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

J. C. Arrant

William Fasulo

Paul Minnick

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1952-12-25
Location: Homestead, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: evading a road block; resisting arrest; reckless driving; forcing a woman driver off the road

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

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: yes
Trial: yes
Conviction: no
Sentence: [ ]

DOJ case ID:

144-18-300


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