Killing of Eugene Martin in Alabama in 1949

Incident

Case summary

Eugene Martin, 22, was killed in 1949 by police officer George Snyder in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Snyder claimed that he was trying to arrest Martin on disorderly conduct charges when the victim pulled a pistol. The officer shot Martin, killing him.

Victim(s):

Eugene Martin


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

George Snyder

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1949-11-19
Location: Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Location type: unknown - urban
Allegation against victim: resisting arrest on disorderly conduct charges

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

Criminal process
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Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
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DOJ case ID:

144-1-121


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