Killing of Leonard Morrison in Texas in 1954

Incident

Case summary

Leonard Morrison, 28, a veteran, was killed by Fort Worth police in 1954 in Tarrant County, Texas. The police were called to settle a disturbance outside Morrison’s home. A fight ensued where an unidentified police officer shot Morrison in the back. Morrison died from injuries three days later in the hospital. Grand jury declined to indict.

Victim(s):

Leonard Morrison


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals: [ ]
Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1954-04-24
Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: resisting arrest; fleeing arrest

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: [ ]
Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: no
Grand jury: yes
Trial: [ ]
Conviction: [ ]
Sentence: [ ]


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