Killing of Arthur Simmons in South Carolina in 1945

Incident

Case summary

Arthur Simmons (1931-1945), a delivery boy for a dairy, died in Charleston, South Carolina. Death certificate states that Simmons died of injuries from being run over by a truck. Death ruled an accident. Letter to NAACP suggests that Simmons was killed.

Victim(s):

Arthur Simmons


Date of incident: 1945-10-12
Location: Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
Location type: private space - other
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

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


Document(s):
advocacy group resources
death certificates - closed
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