Died in custody
Emma Hooker
Constable Fred Karleton shot Emma Hooker in Hammond, Louisiana, while he was trying to arrest her, according to the Associated Press. A few hours later, a mob took her from police officers and lynched her. She was in the custody of those officers when she was taken.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. According to the Associated Press, a mob took her from police officers and lynched her.
Reported by: Associated Press (reporters).