Killing of Arthur Johnson Jr. in Georgia in 1941

Incident

Case summary

Arthur Johnson Jr. (1906–1941), a laborer, was killed by Police Chief Tucker and L. G. Booth, a white man, in Crisp County, Georgia. Johnson was arrested allegedly for a debt of $7 to Booth. He was then beaten by Tucker and Booth in the police office. When Johnson fought back, Tucker shot him.

Victim(s):

Arthur Johnson Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

L. G. Booth

[given name unknown] Brown

[given name unknown] Granttiam

[given name unknown] Thornton

[given name unknown] Tucker

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1941-05-24
Location: Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia
Location type: carceral location
Allegation against victim: owing a white man $7.00

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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