Killing of Frank Alexander Burris in North Carolina in 1949
Incident
Frank Alexander Burris (1921-1949), a metal worker in an auto body shop and a veteran, was killed by constable Warren G. Ellison in Kings Mountain, Cleveland, North Carolina. Ellison and deputy sheriff T.A. Hawkins attempted to arrest four Black passengers in a car for illegal possession of alcohol. The passengers were Frank Burris, Henry Burris, Eleanor Dawkins, and Roy (last name unknown). Allegedly because they were resisting arrest, Ellison fired, killing Frank and wounding Henry. Ellis and Hawkins were cleared of charges.
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- News article from the Greensboro Daily News about the killing of Frank Burris : March 2, 1949
- News article from the Gastonia Gazette about the police officer that killed Frank Burris quitting the force : June 12, 1959
- News article from the Statesville Daily Record about the killing of Frank Burris and others : February 2, 1949
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