G. D. Driskill Murder

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20052099

Description

A gun battle took place Sunday night at a Fort Worth, Texas, residence between Fort Worth police officers and a murder suspect. Seventy-five-year-old G. D. Driskill killed his wife (Mrs. G. D. Driskill), Mrs. Fannie Moore, and Mrs. Leola Jordan. Police responded to the scene after a call from a neighbor. Radio Patrolman John L. Nash approached the house and was critically wounded by Mr. Driskill. A few minutes later, the police officers employed tear gas, and the gun battle ended when Mr. Driskill was fatally wounded.

Archival Date

1941-09-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1409

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Driskill, G. D.; Driskill, G. D. (Mrs.); Moore, Fannie (Mrs.); Jordan, Leola (Mrs.); Nash, John L.; Homicides; Murders; Fort Worth Police Department; Houses; Dwellings; Crime Scenes