Killing of Lieutenant Baity in Florida in 1947

Incident

Case summary

Lieutenant Baity (1901-1947), a laborer, was killed by patrolman William Bailey in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Bailey shot Baity, claiming that Baity attacked him with a knife after having been arrested for drunk driving.

Victim(s):

Lieutenant Baity


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Winston C. Bailey

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1947-09-07
Location: South Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: becoming unruly in a police car after an arrest; attacking a police officer

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

Criminal process
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Charge/indictment/information: [ ]
Grand jury: [ ]
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Conviction: [ ]
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DOJ case ID:

144-18-60


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