Killing of Jessie Hood in Alabama in 1951

Incident

Case summary

Jessie Hood (1919 - 1951), a miner, was killed by Police Chief G. A. Warren in Oakman, Walker County, Alabama. The officer said he was called to the home of Lloyd Colvin because Hood had been creating a disturbance there. When Warren arrived he found Hood in a car at the front of the house. Warren claimed he shot Hood when, after pulling the man out of his car, the victim advanced on him with a knife. Criminal charges were pursued against the assailant, Oakman.

Victim(s):

Jessie Hood

Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

George Alfred Warren

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1951-01-08

Location: Oakman, Walker County, Alabama

Location type: public space - urban

Allegation against victim: disturbing the peace; attacking a police officer

Coroner process

Coroner/inquest: [ ]

Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]