Negro Shot

Title

Subject

Fugitive Frank Mooton is shot by Deputy Broadfoot.

Description

April 21, 1904 *Florence Herald* report of the shooting of Frank Mooton by Deputy Broadfoot.

At a barbecue in East Florence sponsored by Florence's black community Mooton began firing a pistol around 5 pm, drawing the attention of the police who were monitoring the festivities. Overtaking Mooton on his "wheel," or bicycle, Deputy Broadfoot ordered the fugitive to stop, but instead of halting Mooton drew his pistol and attempted to fire at Broadfoot, but his weapon not firing, turned to run again. At that moment Broadfoot fired at Mooton, wounding him in the hip. A physician was sent for and Mooton's injuries declared not serious.

Creator

*Florence Herald*

Source

*Florence Herald,* Thursday, April 21, 1904, p. 1.

Publisher

Newspapers.com

Contributor

Lee Freeman

Rights

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Files

Negro Shot FH Thurs April 21 1904 p 1.jpg

Collection

The Law, Crime and Punishment

Citation

*Florence Herald*, “Negro Shot,” Shoals Black History, accessed December 4, 2024, https://shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net/items/show/846.