Killing of George Thomas in Mississippi in 1948

Incident

Case summary

George Thomas was killed by a police officer in 1948 in Attala County, Mississippi. The officer arrested Thomas after he allegedly attempted to break into the home of a white person. While on the way to jail, the officer shot Thomas, claiming Thomas tried to overpower him.

Victim(s):

George Thomas


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals: [ ]
Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-02-02
Location: Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: housebreaking

Coroner process
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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
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DOJ case ID:

144-41-73


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