Killing of Wade Hughes in Mississippi in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Wade Hughes (1908 – 1948), a public worker, was killed by police officer E. Y. Love in Attala County, Mississippi. Love was called to arrest Hughes for allegedly attempting to force entry into a home. The officer fatally shot Hughes, claiming Hughes resisted arrest and attempted to assault him.

Victim(s):

Wade Hughes


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

E. Y. Love

Pete Stonestreet

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-02-08
Location: Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: causing a disturbance in a cafe; resisting arrest

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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DOJ case ID:

144-41-73

144-40-20


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