Killing of Robert Simpson in Texas in 1930

Incident

Case summary

Robert Simpson (1902 – 1930), a laborer, was killed by Deputy Constable H. B. Swor in Jefferson County, Texas. The officer had gone to Simpson’s home to arrest him for a minor offense. There, a fight ensued where Swor beat Simpson’s wife and Simpson beat him back. While escorting Simpson to the police station, Swor shot Simpson four times in the back, claiming that he was trying to escape.

Victim(s):

Robert Simpson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

H. B. Swor

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1930-01-06
Location: Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
Location type: carceral location
Allegation against victim: attacking a police officer and resisting arrest

Coroner process
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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
Arrest: yes
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