Killing of James C. Nobles in Georgia in 1941

Incident

Case summary

James C. Nobles (1918-1941), a janitor, was killed by police officer Clyde Penn in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. Nobles was attending a local high school dance with Louis Mason and others when police came to “observe.” Penn questioned Nobles and his friends about why they were there, and began beating them with a blackjack. When they struck back at Penn, Penn fired his gun. Penn shot Mason in the leg and then fatally shot Nobles.

Victim(s):

James C. Nobles


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Clyde Penn

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1941-03-14
Location: Rome, Floyd County, Georgia
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: having an altercation at a high school dance

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

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