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November 19, 1957
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Clanton, Ala., a seven-hour gunfight linked to moonshine operations killed one Black man, wounded his pregnant wife and five white officers, amid rumors of Ku Klux Klan fears; eight Black suspects questioned.
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Eight Questioned In Clanton Gunfight
CLANTON, Ala. - (INS) - Eight Negroes were questioned Sunday night about a spectacular seven-hour gunfight in Clanton, Ala., in which a Negro was killed, his pregnant wife shot in the stomach, and five white officers wounded.
Authorities said the "small war" which started Saturday night and ended early Sunday involved moonshine activities rather than an outbreak of racial violence.
However, reports circulated that the battle may have been touched off by the Negroes who feared an attack by the Ku Klux Klan.
The KKK reputedly initiated its 500,000th member recently and celebrated it with a cross burning near Lomax, Ala., Thursday night.
The dead man was identified as Willie Dunnigan, 46. His wife, Louise, 41, wounded in the stomach, was reported in fair condition.
One of the deputy sheriffs, Floyd L. Porter, was struck by shotgun blasts in the right hand, which had to be amputated. The four other officers were nicked by shotgun pellets.
The eight Negroes, six of whom
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CLANTON, Ala. - (INS) - Eight Negroes were questioned Sunday night about a spectacular seven-hour gunfight in Clanton, Ala., in which a Negro was killed, his pregnant wife shot in the stomach, and five white officers wounded.
Authorities said the "small war" which started Saturday night and ended early Sunday involved moonshine activities rather than an outbreak of racial violence.
However, reports circulated that the battle may have been touched off by the Negroes who feared an attack by the Ku Klux Klan.
The KKK reputedly initiated its 500,000th member recently and celebrated it with a cross burning near Lomax, Ala., Thursday night.
The dead man was identified as Willie Dunnigan, 46. His wife, Louise, 41, wounded in the stomach, was reported in fair condition.
One of the deputy sheriffs, Floyd L. Porter, was struck by shotgun blasts in the right hand, which had to be amputated. The four other officers were nicked by shotgun pellets.
The eight Negroes, six of whom
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What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Gunfight
Clanton
Negroes
Kkk
Moonshine
Shootings
What entities or persons were involved?
Willie Dunnigan
Louise Dunnigan
Floyd L. Porter
Where did it happen?
Clanton, Ala.
Story Details
Key Persons
Willie Dunnigan
Louise Dunnigan
Floyd L. Porter
Location
Clanton, Ala.
Event Date
Saturday Night To Early Sunday
Story Details
Eight Negroes questioned after a seven-hour gunfight in Clanton, Ala., resulting in the death of Willie Dunnigan, his pregnant wife Louise shot in the stomach, and five white officers wounded, including Deputy Floyd L. Porter who lost his hand; authorities attribute it to moonshine activities, though possibly triggered by fears of Ku Klux Klan attack.