Killing of Joe Lee Gladney in Mississippi in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Joe Lee Gladney (1916 - 1948), a public worker, was killed by night marshal Bob Bolton in Winston County, Mississippi. Gladney was arrested by Bolton on a disturbance charge and brought to jail in a taxi. When they reached the jail, Gladney was allegedly attempting to pick up a piece of pipe on the floor when Bolton and the taxi driver stopped him. A scuffle ensued and Bolton shot Gladney, killing him.

Victim(s):

Joe Lee Gladney


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Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-07-04
Location: Louisville, Winston County, Mississippi
Location type: public space - urban
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