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J(ack) B. Brown was identified as an attorney in articles appearing in the Prescott (Arkansas) Daily News. The articles had originated in Little Rock and referred to the death of Mr. Brown at the hands of Sam Collins (a tailor) when he was discovered crawling through the window of Collins home. Brown was identified as “Jack the Shooter,” who had terrorized the city for several months by burglaries and attacks on women. During the crime spree, Brown allegedly killed a babe in arms and shot several others. No other information as to his employment or practice as an attorney was included in the articles. Since he was killed, there was no trial, and the man who killed Brown was given a medal by citizens, according to one article. Nothing more is known about him.
Sources: “’Jack the Shooter’ Was Negro Attorney,” 7/25/1912, The Prescott Daily News, p. 1; “Jack the Shooter is Finally Killed,” 7/26/1912, The Prescott Daily News, p. 1;