John H. Ashford, a young negro man, was shot Saturday evening by another negro named Rogers. It is understood that Ashford was pursuing Rogers with a brick when Rogers drew a pistol and shot him, the ball entering his head near and a little above the left eye. The wound bled profusely but does not appear to be dangerous.
Ashford is one of those workless, troublesome young negroes that keep in trouble about as much as they do out. Rogers, who is only a boy is considered a more sturdy and stable fellow, shooting perhaps in his defense.
From the front page of The Enterprise, Williamston, N.C., Tuesday, October 13, 1925
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