Killing of John L. Morgan in Arkansas in 1950

Incident

Case summary

John L. Morgan, age 26, a WWII veteran, was killed in 1950 by city marshal Wentford Brewster in Union County, Arkansas. Brewster arrested Morgan on a burglary charge. While transporting Morgan to jail, Brewster fatally shot Morgan. A coroner’s jury cleared Brewster.

Victim(s):

John L. Morgan


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Wentworth Brewster

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1950-02-21
Location: Huttig, Union County, Arkansas
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: committing burglary; attempting to escape; attacking a police officer

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

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-10-24


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