Willie Smith Killed by Night Policeman Campbell; Says It Was Self-Defense, Sept. 29, 1924

Indian Shot and Killed by Maxton Officer Last Night. . . Coroner Biggs Holding Inquest—Officer Says Self-Defense—Reported That Car in Which Indian Was Riding Was Loaded the Drunks

Willie Smith, Indian, was shot and instantly killed last night between 11 and 12 o’clock in Maxton by Night Policeman Campbell, who says he shot in self-defense. Coroner D.W. Biggs went to Maxton this morning to hold an inquest, but at time of going to press the jury’s verdict had not been announced.

According to information received here, the Maxton officer had received notice that a car loaded with drunks was headed for Maxton. When the car arrived in the town limits the officer halted it, and as he did so Smith drew a revolver on the officer. The officer, however, got the “drop” and fired the fatal shot.

From The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, September 29, 1924

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