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Domestic News
September 4, 1935
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Columbia, S.C., Policeman J.T. Rose shot and slightly wounded 40-year-old John Swygert in the leg after Swygert allegedly tried to stab him to avoid arrest for reckless driving.
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Officer Claims Man Tried To Stab Him, Uses His Pistol
COLUMBIA, S. C.—(ANP)—That he shot and wounded John Swygert, 40, when he attempted to stab him to avoid arrest for reckless driving, was the report of Policeman J. T. Rose, here Tuesday morning when he brought the wounded prisoner to the local jail.
Rose declared that he spotted Swygert driving recklessly in the Forrest Hill section and gave chase, catching him a few miles down the highway. When the officer approached the car, Swygert is alleged to have jumped out with a drawn knife and advanced toward the officer. Fearing that he would be killed, Rose said he shot, wounding Swygert slightly in the left leg.
COLUMBIA, S. C.—(ANP)—That he shot and wounded John Swygert, 40, when he attempted to stab him to avoid arrest for reckless driving, was the report of Policeman J. T. Rose, here Tuesday morning when he brought the wounded prisoner to the local jail.
Rose declared that he spotted Swygert driving recklessly in the Forrest Hill section and gave chase, catching him a few miles down the highway. When the officer approached the car, Swygert is alleged to have jumped out with a drawn knife and advanced toward the officer. Fearing that he would be killed, Rose said he shot, wounding Swygert slightly in the left leg.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Police Shooting
Attempted Stabbing
Reckless Driving
Arrest Resistance
What entities or persons were involved?
J. T. Rose
John Swygert
Where did it happen?
Columbia, S. C.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Columbia, S. C.
Event Date
Tuesday Morning
Key Persons
J. T. Rose
John Swygert
Outcome
swygert wounded slightly in the left leg
Event Details
Policeman J. T. Rose spotted John Swygert driving recklessly in the Forrest Hill section, gave chase, and caught him a few miles down the highway. When Rose approached, Swygert jumped out with a drawn knife and advanced toward the officer. Fearing for his life, Rose shot Swygert.