Killing of John W. Stinnett in Tennessee in 1950

Incident

Case summary

John W. Stinnett (1910-1950), a brick mason, was killed by police in Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee. He was shot through the heart while resisting arrest, according to the death certificate. Stinnett’s wife reached out to the NAACP seeking to sue for damages, alleging police brutality.

Victim(s):

John W. Stinnett


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Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1950-07-01
Location: Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee
Location type: public space - urban
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Coroner process
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Criminal process
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death certificates - closed
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