Killing of Dave Wilson in Alabama in 1948

Incident

Case summary

Dave Wilson (1900-1948), a miner, was killed by Special Deputy Mack Alexander in Porter, Jefferson County, Alabama. Police claimed that they were responding to a report of disorderly conduct at Wilson’s home, and that Wilson threatened them with a knife. Alexander shot Wilson in the head and chest.

Victim(s):

Dave Wilson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

Mack Alexander

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1948-05-08
Location: Flat Creek, Jefferson County, Alabama
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: engaging in disorderly conduct; threatening a police officer with a knife

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

Criminal process
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DOJ case ID:

144-1-121


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