Killing of Hosea W. Allen in Florida in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Hosea W. Allen was killed in 1948 by Victor Pinella in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. According to the Chicago Defender, Pinella was the white owner of a beer parlor who fatally shot Allen when Allen ordered a bottle of beer. First degree murder charges were dismissed by Justice of the Peace Spicola.

Victim(s):

Hosea W. Allen


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Victor Pinella

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1948-09-26
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: demanding a bottle of beer

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: [ ]
Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: no
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]


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