Killing of Robert James Jr. in Alabama in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Robert James Jr., 20, a veteran, was killed in 1948 by police officers C. L. Tucker and W. A. Holland in Birmingham, Alabama. James was accused of stealing two cases of soft drinks.

Victim(s):

Robert James Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

W. A. Holland

C. L. Tucker

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-12-29
Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: stealing two cases of soft drinks

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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DOJ case ID:

144-1-121


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