Policeman Mark Hancock Killed

Policeman Mark Hancock was shot and instantly kill this afternoon by Alfred Doyal.  Last Sunday Hancock calaboosed Doyal, he being drunk, which angered the latter, and he swore vengeance.  They met in front of Blakeley's about 6 o'clock this afternoon, and had some words, when Doyal pulled a Colt's repeater and fired two shots at Hancock, the first taking affect in the pit of the stomach, killing him almost instantly.  Hancock never spoke save to say, "O Lordy!"  Doyal ran after the shooting, but was captured later by the Sheriff.  Feeling is high against Doyal.

Middle Ga. Argus - Week of April 28, 1881

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We have been informed that Doyal, murdered of policeman Hancock has been removed from the Griffin jail to prevent lynching.

Middle Ga. Argus - Week of May 5, 1881

Submitted by Don Bankston