Killing of George Perkins Jr. in Tennessee in 1946

Incident

Case summary

George Perkins Jr. (1921 - 1946), a laborer, was killed by Chief of Police Williams in Franklin County, Tennessee. A man reported to the police that Perkins was arguing at a restaurant. When Williams arrived, witnesses stated that Perkins was standing in front of the restaurant in the same manner as other people. Williams proceeded to arrest Perkins and struck him in the head. Accounts vary as to whether Perkins resisted arrest.

Victim(s):

George Perkins Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Skeet Williams

[given name unknown] Williams

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1946-11-24
Location: Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: [ ]

Coroner process
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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-71-8


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