Killing of Walter Willis in Virginia in 1946

Incident

Case summary

Walter Willis (1926-1946), a laborer, was killed by police officer Edward A. Dooley in Richmond, Virginia. Dooley had arrested Willis on a misdemeanor charge and fired when Willis allegedly tried to flee. Trial jury acquitted.

Victim(s):

Walter Willis


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Edward A. Dooley

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1946-09-22
Location: Richmond, City of Richmond, Virginia
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: committing an unnamed misdemeanor; fleeing arrest

Coroner process
Coroner/inquest: [ ]
Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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

DOJ case ID:

144-79-19


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