Police killings
2013-2020

George Robinson

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 1/13/2019

Jackson, Hinds, MS
Jones Avenue and Washington Avenue

Officers came in contact with George Robinson while searching for the men suspected of killing a Jackson pastor outside his church, police said. Two men have since been charged with Rev. Anthony Longino's murder. Witnesses said police hit Robinson in the head with a flashlight and body slam him. He was released and died the next day. Three Jackson police officers and their supervisor were fired.