Killing of Ike Madden in Alabama in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Ike Madden (1914 - 1948), a laborer, was killed by police officer G. F. Faulkner in Birmingham, Alabama. Madden had been arrested by officers Faulkner and C. H. Conaway on a complaint of abuse in a home. Officer Conaway accused Madden of assaulting him from the back seat of the automobile. Faulkner shot Madden three times, killing him.

Victim(s):

Ike Madden


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

G. H. Conaway

C. F. Faulkner

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-03-27
Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: threatening a couple with a knife; resisting arrest; attacking a police officer

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

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-1-121


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