Killing of Richard Nelson in Georgia in 1949

Incident

Case summary

Richard Nelson (1928-1949) was killed in 1949 by police officer(s) in Alma, Bacon County, Georgia. The police drove past Nelson as he sat in a car and returned to investigate. An officer claimed he thought he saw Nelson reach for something, and the police fatally shot him.

Victim(s):

Richard Nelson


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Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1949-10-29
Location: Alma, Bacon County, Georgia
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: reaching for a weapon

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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