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On October 27, 1906, in Coeburn, Virginia, Policeman Roscoe Flanary was on duty at a political gathering held in anticipation of an upcoming election. During the event, an attendee named C.A. Edwards attempted to shoot John Litz, with whom he had a dispute. Edwards' shot missed Litz and instead struck Policeman Flanary in the chest. Flanary's condition deteriorated over the following days, leading to his death on November 1, 1906.
The incident unfolded when Edwards, reportedly making dis ...Read More
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Roscoe Flanary
Male
Coeburn
VA
1906-10-27
Roscoe
Flanary
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