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August 9, 1934
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Charles Slaton was shot in the right hand by a thug near his home on Hilliard Street after refusing to hand over money and reaching for a bottle during a robbery attempt on Wednesday night around 10 o'clock.
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MAN SHOT IN HAND FOR FAILURE TO OBEY THUG
After he reached for a bottle instead of obeying the orders of a holdup man, Charles Slaton of 372 Hilliard street was shot and painfully wounded in his right hand Wednesday night about 10 o'clock as he neared his home.
Slaton told Grady hospital attaches that he was walking near his residence when a man commanded him to give up his money. He refused to the man's command and stooped and reached for a bottle when the thug fired one shot hitting him in the hand. After being treated, Slaton was allowed to return home
After he reached for a bottle instead of obeying the orders of a holdup man, Charles Slaton of 372 Hilliard street was shot and painfully wounded in his right hand Wednesday night about 10 o'clock as he neared his home.
Slaton told Grady hospital attaches that he was walking near his residence when a man commanded him to give up his money. He refused to the man's command and stooped and reached for a bottle when the thug fired one shot hitting him in the hand. After being treated, Slaton was allowed to return home
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Holdup
Shooting
Hand Wound
Robbery Attempt
Thug
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Slaton
Where did it happen?
372 Hilliard Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles Slaton
Location
372 Hilliard Street
Event Date
Wednesday Night About 10 O'clock
Story Details
Charles Slaton was walking near his home when a thug demanded his money; he refused, reached for a bottle, and was shot in the right hand. He received treatment at Grady hospital and returned home.