Patrolman Jesse P. Wooten

Jesse P. Wooten

Patrolman Wooten died after being struck by a trolley car. Patrolman Wooten was responding to a disturbance call inside the Greek Cafe at the corner of McLemore Street and Rayburn Street. As Patrolman Wooten crossed the street he was struck by a trolley car and spun into a second trolley car going in the opposite direction. He was crushed between the two trolley cars.

Patrolman Wooten was removed to Baptist Hospital where he died the next morning from his injuries.