Percy Barr |
| Posted 2017-08-25 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Arizona Daily Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Tuesday, January 02, 1906, page 5, columns 1&2 Negro Dies As Result Of Bullet Wounds Thorough Investigation of the Shooting at Ash Fork Will Be Made by a Coroner’s Jury and Important Action May Be Taken. Percy Barr, the negro who participated in the sensational shooting affray at Ash Fork last Wednesday afternoon is dead. Barr died early Sunday morning from the effects of the wound in his lung. The body removed to the morgue of Maus & Co., where an inquest was conducted by a coroner’s jury, composed of, M. J. Hickey, W. E. Works, J. J. Sanders, T. T. Lett, Irvin Sanders, J. W. Norton, J. Reidhead and F. E. Biles. The investigation was only started, adjournment being taken until Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock when the testimony of a number of wittnesses to the shooting will be heard as well as the testimony of others who are familiar with the negro's condition after he was taken from the train. It is said that a thorough investigation of the shooting and the trouble leading up to it will be made. Several conflicting stories are related concerning the affair and not until after the inquest will the truth be known. It is understood although no definite word has been received, that the condition of Officer Whitley shows much improvement and it is now believed that he has a fair chance for recovery. It was reported yesterday that the grand jury might take up the case and make an investigation. The relatives of Barr living in Louisiana were notified of his death and nothing will be known concerning the disposition of the remains until word is received from them. Transcriber's note: Mr. Barr is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. |
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