Killing of James Ellis Holmes Jr. in Georgia in 1950

Incident

Case summary

James Ellis Holmes, Jr., age 19, a laborer, died in 1950 in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia. Holmes was participating in gambling games near the Brunswick River when police arrived and accosted the gamblers. Officer Foy L. Mosely fired several warning shots at Holmes as he and others tried to escape. Holmes attempted to swim across the river and drowned.

Victim(s):

James Ellis Holmes Jr.


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Foy L. Mosely

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1950-12-09
Location: Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia
Location type: public space - urban
Allegation against victim: gambling

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Finding of no legal responsibility: [ ]

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DOJ case ID:

144-017-20


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