Death of Will Moore; Jackson Par., Caddo Par., Louisiana
Submitter: Anonymous
Date: 27 Jul 2005
Source: Dallas Morning News


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April 18, 1895 Dallas Morning News
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Shreveport LA. April 17--The Body of Will Moore, the colored man shot by 
Deputy Constable Tom Morris was found in Red River near Chalk Level to-day. 
He is the supposed murderer of Nesbitt and was wanted in Jackson Parish.  
The governor offered a reward for him.  He resisted arrest on the 11th and 
the officer shot him when he jumped in the river and was drowned.
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