Killing of Richard Johnson in Florida in 1940

Incident

Case summary

Richard Johnson, about 22, a porter, was killed in 1940 by Willie Goldstein, a store owner, in Miami, Florida. Goldstein shot Johnson, claiming that Johnson stole a watch from his store and attempted to grab the gun from his hand.

Victim(s):

Richard Johnson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Willie Goldstein

Perpetrator group type: [ ]

Date of incident: 1940-02-08
Location: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location type: private space - commercial
Allegation against victim: shoplifting; fighting with a white man

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

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