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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
2
A public call from citizens decries lawless youth in Coletrane Hall area. They urge curfews for children under fifteen, stronger policing, parental cooperation, and removal of youths to proper environments to curb thefts vandalism and bootlegging.
The Coroner's jury exonerates Col Fitts after he shot at a fleeing car while patrol duties in a Christmas period alley watch. Fitts, with others present, described a gang trying to lure him, a brick thrown, and the car moving to strike him as he fired toward the vehicle.
Testimony described a car chase ending in a ditch where a driver was killed as bullets fired aim at disabling the vehicle. Witnesses say liquor jars flew from the car and a man jumped or fell out. the officer asserts he acted to stop a crime under orders and regrets the death.
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