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Domestic News
July 25, 1821
The Massachusetts Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
In Richmond, Thomas Richardson was murdered by county constable Allen King at Freeman's old tavern after a card game dispute led to a fight and shooting. King was apprehended the next day. Richardson left a wife and children; both had good reputations.
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RICHMOND, JULY 14.
Murder.
On Saturday night last, a man, named Thomas Richardson, was murdered at Freeman's old tavern, on the new bridge road, about five miles from this city, by Allen King, a county constable. It appears they had been playing at cards, when one accused the other of cheating. A quarrel arose; and they went out and fought. After being separated, King drew a pistol, and shot Richardson through the head, which killed him on the spot. King fled; but information of the horrid transaction being sent to our police officers, they succeeded in apprehending him in this city yesterday morning. King is a good looking man; and it is said both he and his victim heretofore enjoyed excellent characters. Richardson has left a wife and several children, and King is but recently married. What an awful warning this to gamblers and men of high passions.
Murder.
On Saturday night last, a man, named Thomas Richardson, was murdered at Freeman's old tavern, on the new bridge road, about five miles from this city, by Allen King, a county constable. It appears they had been playing at cards, when one accused the other of cheating. A quarrel arose; and they went out and fought. After being separated, King drew a pistol, and shot Richardson through the head, which killed him on the spot. King fled; but information of the horrid transaction being sent to our police officers, they succeeded in apprehending him in this city yesterday morning. King is a good looking man; and it is said both he and his victim heretofore enjoyed excellent characters. Richardson has left a wife and several children, and King is but recently married. What an awful warning this to gamblers and men of high passions.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Card Game
Constable
Shooting
Richmond
Tavern
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Richardson
Allen King
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Event Date
Saturday Night Last
Key Persons
Thomas Richardson
Allen King
Outcome
richardson shot through the head and killed on the spot; king apprehended in richmond yesterday morning
Event Details
Thomas Richardson was murdered by Allen King at Freeman's old tavern on the new bridge road after a card game cheating accusation led to a quarrel, fight, and King shooting him with a pistol