Franklin D. Sumpter

Franklin Dell Sumpter (April 6, 1933 – April 21, 1981) was the 48-year-old night manager of the 7-Eleven at 7724 Telegraph Road in Alexandria who was fatally shot by James D. Fries during a botched robbery early on the morning of April 21, 1981.[1][2][3]

Sumpter was discovered by a customer at 2:15 a.m., who called the rescue squad, believing Sumpter had suffered a heart attack. Sumpter was taken to the Mount Vernon Hospital, where he died at 5:20 that morning.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Va. 7-Eleven Store Worker Killed in Apparent Robbery." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): 1. Apr 22 1981. ProQuest. Web. 25 Dec. 2017.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 McGinley, Laurie. "Manager Killed In Apparent Store Robbery" Evening Star, 22 Apr. 1981, Three Star NIGHT FINAL, p. 71. NewsBank, . Accessed 25 Dec. 2017.
  3. ↑ Shiver, Jube, Jr. "Fairfax Man, 19, Convicted of Convenience Store Killing." The Washington Post (1974-Current file): 1. Dec 02 1981. ProQuest. Web. 25 Dec. 2017.