Killing of Gerald Fitzsimons in Florida in 1937

Incident

Case summary

Gerald Fitzsimons, age 64, a laborer, was killed in 1937 by unknown person(s) in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Fitzsimons was a prominent church worker and leader in the Workers Alliance. According to newspapers, he was shot for sitting on a bench in front of a chicken house.

Victim(s):

Gerald Fitzsimons


Date of incident: 1937-06-27
Location: Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: sitting on a bench

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Finding of no legal responsibility: yes

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