Killing of Leon Lewis in Florida in 1939

Incident

Case summary

Leon Lewis, 29, was killed in 1939 by police officer H. R. Jackson in Miami, Florida. Jackson claimed that he took a gun away from Lewis and shot him as he tried to escape. The officer alleged that Lewis had disregarded a traffic signal and was stopped after a chase of several blocks. Lewis died from the injuries a few days later in a hospital.

Victim(s):

Leon Lewis


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

R. H. Jackson

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1939-06-17
Location: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

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