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August 7, 1955
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Jackson, Miss., Percy Talton, 36, shot and killed his former girlfriend Bessie Mae McMullen, 24, after an argument at his store, then took his own life. She died the next day in hospital.
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Woman Slain And Man Takes Own Life
JACKSON, MISS.—(ANP)—Bessie Mae McMullen was shot and killed here just last week by Percy Talton, 36, who then turned the gun on himself. He died instantly.
Sheriff's deputies said Miss McMullen told them she had been going with Talton for some time, but recently they had parted after a quarrel.
On the day of the shooting, Talton called her to come to his store. Another argument began soon after she arrived and the shooting followed.
The 24-year-old woman died in Baptist hospital the day after the shooting.
JACKSON, MISS.—(ANP)—Bessie Mae McMullen was shot and killed here just last week by Percy Talton, 36, who then turned the gun on himself. He died instantly.
Sheriff's deputies said Miss McMullen told them she had been going with Talton for some time, but recently they had parted after a quarrel.
On the day of the shooting, Talton called her to come to his store. Another argument began soon after she arrived and the shooting followed.
The 24-year-old woman died in Baptist hospital the day after the shooting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Murder Suicide
Shooting
Quarrel
Romantic Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Bessie Mae Mcmullen
Percy Talton
Where did it happen?
Jackson, Miss.
Story Details
Key Persons
Bessie Mae Mcmullen
Percy Talton
Location
Jackson, Miss.
Event Date
Just Last Week
Story Details
Bessie Mae McMullen was shot and killed by Percy Talton after an argument at his store; Talton then committed suicide. McMullen died the next day in hospital.