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May 31, 1934
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Joseph (Kayo) Wiles, a prize fighter from Winston-Salem, was shot and killed in a drunken brawl at a barbecue stand near Walnut Cove. C. L. Collins was wounded, and employee C. E. Burton is held by Sheriff J. J. Taylor pending inquest. Burton claims self-defense after Wiles drew a pistol.
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Boxer Of
Winston Is
Shot Dead
Winston-Salem. May 31 (AP)-Joseph
(Kayo) Wiles, prize fighter of
this city, was shot and killed early
this morning, and C. L. Collins wounded
in what police described as a
drunken brawl at a barbecue stand
near Walnut Cove. C. E. Burton, employee
at the stand, is being held for
the shooting by Sheriff J. J. Taylor.
of Stokes county, pending an inquest.
Burton told officers that the two
men, accompanied by Collins' wife,
appeared at the place and started a
"rough house," which was climaxed
by Wiles drawing a pistol and snapping
it at Burton. Burton then drew
his pistol, he said and killed Wiles
and wounded Collins. Mrs. Collins
was said by officers to have verified
Burton's story.
Winston Is
Shot Dead
Winston-Salem. May 31 (AP)-Joseph
(Kayo) Wiles, prize fighter of
this city, was shot and killed early
this morning, and C. L. Collins wounded
in what police described as a
drunken brawl at a barbecue stand
near Walnut Cove. C. E. Burton, employee
at the stand, is being held for
the shooting by Sheriff J. J. Taylor.
of Stokes county, pending an inquest.
Burton told officers that the two
men, accompanied by Collins' wife,
appeared at the place and started a
"rough house," which was climaxed
by Wiles drawing a pistol and snapping
it at Burton. Burton then drew
his pistol, he said and killed Wiles
and wounded Collins. Mrs. Collins
was said by officers to have verified
Burton's story.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Boxer Shooting
Drunken Brawl
Self Defense
Barbecue Stand Fight
Prize Fighter Killed
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph (Kayo) Wiles
C. L. Collins
C. E. Burton
Mrs. Collins
Sheriff J. J. Taylor
Where did it happen?
Near Walnut Cove, Stokes County
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph (Kayo) Wiles
C. L. Collins
C. E. Burton
Mrs. Collins
Sheriff J. J. Taylor
Location
Near Walnut Cove, Stokes County
Event Date
May 31
Story Details
Joseph (Kayo) Wiles and C. L. Collins, with Collins' wife, started a rough house at a barbecue stand. Wiles drew and snapped a pistol at employee C. E. Burton, who then shot and killed Wiles and wounded Collins in self-defense, as verified by Mrs. Collins.