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Moses Dykes

Case from Panama-city, FL dated Jan 09, 1915

Victim Details

Moses Dykes

Male

Black / African American

Panama-city

FL

1915-01-09

32

Moses

Dykes

07/06/2026

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Moses Dykes, a 32-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 9, 1915, in Panama City, Florida. Constable Dykes was performing his duties as a law enforcement officer when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred while he was arresting a man for violating state oyster laws. The suspect had been illegally harvesting oysters on leased oyster beds. During the arrest, the suspect, who had been allowed to go ashore, retrieved a hidden shotgun and shot Constable Dykes. Despit ...
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