Killing of Samuel Watson Jr. in Alabama in 1946

Incident

Case summary

Samuel Watson Jr., 41, a laborer, was killed in 1946 by police officer T. H. Pyron in Selma, Alabama. Watson was arrested by Officers T. H. Pyron and M. W. Holly on a drunk charge. While being transported to the police headquarters, Watson was said to have struck Pyron several times, prompting him to shoot Watson to death.

Victim(s):

Samuel Watson Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

M. W. Holly

T. H. Pyron

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1946-10-29
Location: Selma, Dallas County, Alabama
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: arguing with a police officer; exhibiting drunkenness

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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DOJ case ID:

144-3-20


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