Killing of Dan Goins in Alabama in 1951

Incident

Case summary

Dan Goins, 34, a laborer, was killed in 1951 by patrolman Floyd Smith in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama. Police claimed that Smith and patrolman C.G. Ayers were patrolling a downtown business district when Goins stepped out of a dark alley and hit Ayers on the head, injuring him, and that Smith shot Goins as Goins fled.

Victim(s):

Dan Goins


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Floyd Smith

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1951-05-30
Location: Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: attacking and fleeing from a police officer

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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DOJ case ID:

144-1-121


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