Killing of Will M. Jackson in Georgia in 1939

Incident

Case summary

Will M. Jackson (1907-1939), a laborer, was killed by the watchman of Columbus Ironworks in Muscogee County, Georgia. Jackson’s brother Jessie was a union organizer. Perhaps mistaking Jackson for his brother, the watchman confronted, then shot and killed Jackson as he was out walking with his wife and daughter. Grand jury apparently took no action.

Victim(s):

Will M. Jackson


Date of incident: 1939-05-10
Location: Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: attacking a watchman with a knife in a case of mistaken identity

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