Killing of Grant Johnson in Florida in 1942

Incident

Case summary

Grant Johnson, a store owner, was killed in 1942 by deputy sheriffs Strong and Pye in Perrine, Dade County, Florida. Strong and Pye often went to the Black community in Perrine to close down Black-owned businesses at the request of nearby white farmers. One day, when they ordered Johnson to close his store, Johnson allegedly refused. Strong and Pye then beat and shot him, and also injured Frances Burke, Johnson’s store partner. Johnson died in the hospital the next day.

Victim(s):

Grant Johnson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

[given name unknown] Pye

[given name unknown] Strong

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1942-02-08
Location: Perrine, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location type: victim's workplace
Allegation against victim: refusing to close down his store

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DOJ case ID:

144-18-6


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