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LMUD Presents: This Day in Susanville History – September 5, 1901

Uptown Susanville around 1901 ~Lassen Historical Society~

Shooting in Susanville
September 5, 1901

On last Friday night, says a Susanville dispatch, Dr. Dozier had a dispute with A. J. Flynn over a game of dice while throwing for drinks. A fight resulted.

Flynn had Dozier down, when Dozier drew a pistol from Flynn’s pocket and shot him twice, one ball shattering his shoulder and the other breaking his arm and lodging in his chest.

Dr. Dozier has a wife and three children, He gave bail in the sum of $200.

Flynn is a stranger in Susanville. He is a timber agent and his wife and family live in Spokane. It is reported that Flynn will recover, but he may lose his arm.

 

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