Killing of Ephron King in Texas in 1952

Incident

Case summary

Ephron (Ephrom) King (1926 - 1952), a yard worker, was killed by police officer L. McGee in Houston, Texas. King was shot at his home by McGee; according to a DOJ file on King, the shooting was without provocation.

Victim(s):

Ephron King


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

L. McGee

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1952-05-15
Location: Houston, Harris County, Texas
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]

DOJ case ID:

144-017-74


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military documents - closed
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