James Manie

Death by Force

On December 6, 1907, in Atlanta, Georgia, Police Officer James A. Manier was fatally shot while attempting to arrest an intoxicated individual on Haynes Street, near Peters Street. As Officer Manier stood in front of a store, the man approached, cursing as he walked toward the officer. When Officer Manier grabbed the man by the belt to arrest him, the man suddenly produced a revolver and shot him in the face, killing him instantly. The suspect tried to flee but was chased by the store owner and ...Read More