Killing of Moses C. Fullwood in South Carolina in 1954

Incident

Case summary

Moses C. Fullwood, 54, a farmer, was killed in 1954 by police officer Creighton Bradley in Lee County, South Carolina. Bradley shot Fullwood during an arrest for drunkenness, claiming self-defense. Bradley said Fullwood resisted arrest and tried to attack him with a bottle.

Victim(s):

Moses C. Fullwood


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Creighton Bradley

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1954-08-01
Location: Lynchburg, Lee County, South Carolina
Location type: unknown - urban
Allegation against victim: attacking a police officer with a bottle; resisting arrest on a charge of drunkenness

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

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-67-138


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