Killing of William Thomas in Alabama in 1952

Incident

Case summary

William Thomas, 54, a lumber worker, was killed in 1952 by deputy sheriff Tom V. Ellison in Birmingham, Alabama. Ellison alleged that Thomas threatened him when he was trying to intervene in an argument between Thomas and his wife.

Victim(s):

William Thomas


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Tom V. Ellison

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1952-01-25
Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: being involved in a domestic dispute; using profanity; attacking a police officer

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

Criminal process
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FBI case ID:

Birmingham 44-260

DOJ case ID:

144-1-142


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