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Domestic News
October 24, 1936
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Seaton Davenport, Creswell chief of police, was ambushed and blackjacked by an unknown assailant on Friday morning, left unconscious on a nearby highway, and taken to Duke Hospital in Durham with serious injuries.
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Creswell Officer Ambushed Friday
Creswell, Oct. 24.—(AP)—Seaton Davenport, chief of police, injured Friday morning by an unknown assailant, was taken to Duke hospital at Durham yesterday afternoon. His condition was said to be serious.
Investigators sought today to trace an assailant who blackjacked Davenport and left him unconscious on a highway near here.
Davenport, picked up early yesterday, was thought to have been injured by a hit and run driver. Later, however, he regained consciousness for a while and said he was struck by an assailant who came upon him from behind.
Creswell, Oct. 24.—(AP)—Seaton Davenport, chief of police, injured Friday morning by an unknown assailant, was taken to Duke hospital at Durham yesterday afternoon. His condition was said to be serious.
Investigators sought today to trace an assailant who blackjacked Davenport and left him unconscious on a highway near here.
Davenport, picked up early yesterday, was thought to have been injured by a hit and run driver. Later, however, he regained consciousness for a while and said he was struck by an assailant who came upon him from behind.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Creswell Ambush
Police Chief Injured
Seaton Davenport
Blackjack Attack
What entities or persons were involved?
Seaton Davenport
Where did it happen?
Creswell
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Creswell
Event Date
Friday Morning
Key Persons
Seaton Davenport
Outcome
injured by blackjack, unconscious, serious condition at duke hospital
Event Details
Unknown assailant ambushed and blackjacked Seaton Davenport from behind on a highway near Creswell, leaving him unconscious. Initially thought to be hit and run, but Davenport stated it was an assailant. Taken to Duke hospital in Durham.