Killing of William Brown in Louisiana in 1947

Incident

Case summary

William Brown (1872-1947), a farmer, was killed by Game Warden Charley Ventril in Torras or Lettsworth, Louisiana. Brown had been out squirrel hunting when he was confronted by Ventril, who shot him in the back of the head, claiming self-defense.

Victim(s):

William Brown


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Charley Ventril

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1947-07-16
Location: Torras, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Location type: unknown - rural
Allegation against victim: poaching; threatening a white man with a gun

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: yes
Finding of no legal responsibility: yes

Criminal process
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