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October 22, 1949
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
Escaped convict Freddie Judge, 32, from Tampa serving 57.5 years, was shot dead by grocer N.B. Camp in Florida City early Friday, less than 12 hours after fleeing prison at NW 27th Ave. and 48th St. Camp investigated breaking glass and fired twice after Judge entered the store.
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ESCAPED CONVICT IS KILLED BY FLA. CITY GROCER
Freddie Judge, 32 year-old Tampa man serving a total of 57 and one half years imprisonment was shot to death at Florida City early Friday less than 12 hours after he fled a state prison gang at NW 27th ave. and 48th st.
Judge was shot to death at 3 a.m. Friday in the Camp and Loftin grocery by N. B. Camp, who investigated a sound of breaking glass and noises in the store.
High said that Mrs. Camp first heard the noise and awakened her husband who advanced into the store with the shotgun. Camp fired once and Judge fell but regained his feet. Camp fired the second barrel, instantly killing Judge.
Freddie Judge, 32 year-old Tampa man serving a total of 57 and one half years imprisonment was shot to death at Florida City early Friday less than 12 hours after he fled a state prison gang at NW 27th ave. and 48th st.
Judge was shot to death at 3 a.m. Friday in the Camp and Loftin grocery by N. B. Camp, who investigated a sound of breaking glass and noises in the store.
High said that Mrs. Camp first heard the noise and awakened her husband who advanced into the store with the shotgun. Camp fired once and Judge fell but regained his feet. Camp fired the second barrel, instantly killing Judge.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Escaped Convict
Shot Dead
Grocery Break In
Self Defense Shooting
Florida City
What entities or persons were involved?
Freddie Judge
N. B. Camp
Mrs. Camp
Where did it happen?
Florida City, Camp And Loftin Grocery
Story Details
Key Persons
Freddie Judge
N. B. Camp
Mrs. Camp
Location
Florida City, Camp And Loftin Grocery
Event Date
Early Friday
Story Details
Escaped convict Freddie Judge broke into Camp and Loftin grocery; grocer N.B. Camp, alerted by his wife, shot Judge twice with a shotgun, killing him.