Died in jail or a lockup

Name not reported

died December 28, 1883 · Hernando County, Florida

A Black man held at the jail in Brooksville, Florida, was taken from it and shot dead on December 28, 1883. He was the second of two Black men killed in this way. His death is recorded as a homicide.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Reported by: historical newspaper report.

Source

Wessington Springs Herald, January 18, 1884, page 6 Wessington Springs Herald, January 18, 1884

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