Killing of Marion Franklin Noble in Alabama in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Marion Franklin Noble, 19, was killed in 1948 by Patrolman C. L. Borders in Birmingham, Alabama. Borders was attempting to arrest Noble on a drunk and disorderly charge when he shot Noble to death, allegedly because he attacked the officer with a knife.

Victim(s):

Marion Franklin Noble


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

C. L. Borders

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-04-27
Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: being drunk and disorderly; attacking a police officer with a knife

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

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-1-121


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