Killing of James A. Tolliver in Arkansas in 1948

Incident

Case summary

James A. Tolliver (1908 – 1948), a laborer, was killed by police officer William D. Blaylock in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Toliver was reportedly arguing with a woman in the street when Blaylock, who was accompanied by officer Norwood Dillard, approached Toliver and knocked him down. Toliver fractured his skull and died from the injury. Blaylock was not prosecuted, so far as can be determined.

Victim(s):

James A. Tolliver


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

William D. Blaylock

Norwood Dillard

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-02-06
Location: Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: causing a disturbance; being involved in a domestic dispute; exhibiting drunkenness

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

Criminal process
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FBI case ID:

Little Rock 44-129

DOJ case ID:

144-9-68


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