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November 3, 1922
Great Falls Tribune
Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Missoula, 21-year-old Leland Tucker was cleared of first-degree murder after shooting his father J. A. Tucker near Lothrop in self-defense; father advanced with knife, witnesses confirmed boy's account, charge dismissed Nov. 2.
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FREED OF MURDER CHARGE ON GROUND OF DEFENDING SELF
Boy Says Father Came to Him With Knife, He Fired; Story Upheld.
Missoula, Nov. 2.--(By The Associated Press.)-Leland Tucker, 21 years of age, was released from custody Thursday and the charge of murder in the first degree against him was dismissed, following a preliminary hearing in justice court. Young Tucker is alleged to have shot and killed his father, J. A. Tucker, near Lothrop, 30 miles west of here, on Friday. The boy told his story, which was one of self-defense. He was substantiated by his mother and two other witnesses. The witnesses of the affair declared the elder Tucker was advancing upon the boy with an open knife in his hand and declared that he would kill the boy. The boy backed away, they said, but as he could not escape, he fired, the bullet striking the father near the heart. The father called the boy, shook hands with him, declared he loved him and said, "You have done just what I wanted you to do," declared the witnesses and the boy on the stand.
Boy Says Father Came to Him With Knife, He Fired; Story Upheld.
Missoula, Nov. 2.--(By The Associated Press.)-Leland Tucker, 21 years of age, was released from custody Thursday and the charge of murder in the first degree against him was dismissed, following a preliminary hearing in justice court. Young Tucker is alleged to have shot and killed his father, J. A. Tucker, near Lothrop, 30 miles west of here, on Friday. The boy told his story, which was one of self-defense. He was substantiated by his mother and two other witnesses. The witnesses of the affair declared the elder Tucker was advancing upon the boy with an open knife in his hand and declared that he would kill the boy. The boy backed away, they said, but as he could not escape, he fired, the bullet striking the father near the heart. The father called the boy, shook hands with him, declared he loved him and said, "You have done just what I wanted you to do," declared the witnesses and the boy on the stand.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Self Defense Shooting
Murder Charge Dismissed
Father Son Conflict
Knife Attack
Justice Court Hearing
What entities or persons were involved?
Leland Tucker
J. A. Tucker
Where did it happen?
Near Lothrop, 30 Miles West Of Missoula
Story Details
Key Persons
Leland Tucker
J. A. Tucker
Location
Near Lothrop, 30 Miles West Of Missoula
Event Date
Friday (Shooting), Thursday (Hearing), Nov. 2
Story Details
Leland Tucker, 21, shot and killed his father J. A. Tucker in self-defense when the father advanced with a knife threatening to kill him; charge dismissed after preliminary hearing supported by witnesses including mother.