Killing of Frank Manning in North Carolina in 1940

Incident

Case summary

Frank Manning, about 30, was killed in 1940 by police officer Pete Kellihan in Columbus County, North Carolina. Pete Kellihan, who had a long record of brutality against Black citizens, fatally shot the victim. Grand jury declined to indict.

Victim(s):

Frank Manning


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Pete Kellihan

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1940-03-24
Location: Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina
Location type: unknown - urban
Allegation against victim: [ ]

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

Criminal process
Arrest: [ ]
Charge/indictment/information: no
Grand jury: yes
Trial: yes
Conviction: no
Sentence: [ ]


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advocacy group resources
death certificates - closed
federal agency records
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