Killing of James Fuller in Florida in 1946

Incident

Case summary

James Fuller (1908 - 1946), a farm laborer, was killed by three deputy sheriffs at a juke joint in Volusia County, Florida. The officers shot Fuller while they were raiding the juke joint, claiming Fuller was attempting to flee and that he had a gun, which eyewitnesses disputed.

Victim(s):

James Fuller


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals: [ ]
Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1946-02-02
Location: Pierson, Volusia County, Florida
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: being armed

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]


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