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November 15, 1936
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Atlanta, an unidentified 50-year-old man named William D. Vaughns was fatally shot by police after attempting to burglarize a wholesale company and attacking officers with tools. The incident occurred late Saturday night near Hunter Street.
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Unknown Man, 50 Years Of Age, Fatally Shot Here
An unknown man, about 50 years old, was fatally shot late Saturday night by a policeman in the rear of 42 Hunter street, N.W. A pawn ticket found in the pocket of the dead man's coat revealed the name of William D. Vaughns.
Police records showed that the man attempted to burglarize the Economy Wholesale company at 12 West Hunter and made an effort to attack arresting officers with a hatchet and crowbar.
A burglar alarm in the building summoned a special officer to the scene of the burglar. He fired twice at the suspect but failed to rout him.
Officers Johnson and McCray of the Atlanta Police Department were called to the wholesale company to assist the special officer in the arrest. The former fired the fatal shot when the unknown man allegedly advanced on him with the iron instrument.
The body was removed to Grady hospital by a Pollard ambulance. A doctor pronounced the victim dead.
An unknown man, about 50 years old, was fatally shot late Saturday night by a policeman in the rear of 42 Hunter street, N.W. A pawn ticket found in the pocket of the dead man's coat revealed the name of William D. Vaughns.
Police records showed that the man attempted to burglarize the Economy Wholesale company at 12 West Hunter and made an effort to attack arresting officers with a hatchet and crowbar.
A burglar alarm in the building summoned a special officer to the scene of the burglar. He fired twice at the suspect but failed to rout him.
Officers Johnson and McCray of the Atlanta Police Department were called to the wholesale company to assist the special officer in the arrest. The former fired the fatal shot when the unknown man allegedly advanced on him with the iron instrument.
The body was removed to Grady hospital by a Pollard ambulance. A doctor pronounced the victim dead.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Burglary Attempt
Fatal Shooting
Police Confrontation
Atlanta Crime
What entities or persons were involved?
William D. Vaughns
Officer Johnson
Officer Mccray
Where did it happen?
Rear Of 42 Hunter Street, N.W., Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
William D. Vaughns
Officer Johnson
Officer Mccray
Location
Rear Of 42 Hunter Street, N.W., Atlanta
Event Date
Late Saturday Night
Story Details
An unknown man, identified as William D. Vaughns via pawn ticket, attempted to burglarize the Economy Wholesale company at 12 West Hunter, attacked officers with a hatchet and crowbar, and was fatally shot by Officer Johnson during arrest.