Killing of Wilbert Robinson in Louisiana in 1949

Incident

Case summary

Wilbert Robinson, 24, a mechanic and veteran, was killed in 1949 by Sheriff George Freeman in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Freeman was responding to an automobile accident when he had an altercation with Robinson. One witness stated that Freeman was infuriated because when he told everyone to step back, Robertson replied "O.K boss,” which Freeman considered to be flippant.

Victim(s):

Wilbert Robinson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

George Freeman

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1949-07-04
Location: East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Location type: public space - rural
Allegation against victim: interfering with an accident investigation; attacking a police officer; not being sufficiently deferential to a white man

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DOJ case ID:

144-32-81


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