Killing of William Brawner in Georgia in 1932

Incident

Case summary

William Brawner (1914-1932), a laborer, was killed by police officer C.W. Mauldin in Atlanta, Georgia. Mauldin and officer J.W. Cody were attempting to arrest Brawner for larceny and assault in connection with a car theft. Brawner and the officers fought, and Mauldin claimed that he shot Brawner after Brawner lunged at him with a knife.

Victim(s):

William Brawner


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

L. D. Cody

C. W. Maudlin

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1932-09-05
Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: committing assault; stealing an automobile; attacking a police officer; resisting arrest

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