Patrolman M. W. Vinson Jr.
Hattiesburg Police Department
Mississippi
End of Watch: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1954
Patrolman Vinson and Patrolman Jessie Everett were shot and killed as they investigated a burglary at the Ace Weathers Motor Company. As police entered the front door they observed two men exit a side door and leave in a vehicle. Both officers were shot and killed in a gunfight with one of the suspects when they stopped their vehicle. The gunman was captured a short time later.
The gunman was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on Febuary 5, 1954.
Biographical information furnished by Find A Grave contributor Robert E. Lee (46830810).
Hattiesburg Police Department
Mississippi
End of Watch: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1954
Patrolman Vinson and Patrolman Jessie Everett were shot and killed as they investigated a burglary at the Ace Weathers Motor Company. As police entered the front door they observed two men exit a side door and leave in a vehicle. Both officers were shot and killed in a gunfight with one of the suspects when they stopped their vehicle. The gunman was captured a short time later.
The gunman was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on Febuary 5, 1954.
Biographical information furnished by Find A Grave contributor Robert E. Lee (46830810).
Patrolman M. W. Vinson Jr.
Hattiesburg Police Department
Mississippi
End of Watch: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1954
Patrolman Vinson and Patrolman Jessie Everett were shot and killed as they investigated a burglary at the Ace Weathers Motor Company. As police entered the front door they observed two men exit a side door and leave in a vehicle. Both officers were shot and killed in a gunfight with one of the suspects when they stopped their vehicle. The gunman was captured a short time later.
The gunman was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on Febuary 5, 1954.
Biographical information furnished by Find A Grave contributor Robert E. Lee (46830810).
Hattiesburg Police Department
Mississippi
End of Watch: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 9, 1952
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1954
Patrolman Vinson and Patrolman Jessie Everett were shot and killed as they investigated a burglary at the Ace Weathers Motor Company. As police entered the front door they observed two men exit a side door and leave in a vehicle. Both officers were shot and killed in a gunfight with one of the suspects when they stopped their vehicle. The gunman was captured a short time later.
The gunman was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on Febuary 5, 1954.
Biographical information furnished by Find A Grave contributor Robert E. Lee (46830810).
