Griselio Torresola
Griselio Torresola Roura (July 19, 1925 – November 1, 1950) born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, was one of two Puerto Rican nationalists from New York City who attempted to assassinate United States President Harry Truman on November 1, 1950. Torresola mortally wounded White House policeman Private Leslie Coffelt and wounded two other law enforcement officers. Torresola was killed by a return shot from Coffelt.
Griselio Torresola | |
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| Born | July 19, 1925 |
| Died | November 1, 1950 (aged 25) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Political party | Puerto Rican Nationalist Party |
| Movement | Puerto Rican Independence |
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