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Tom was fleeing from jail when he had gotten shot 17 times

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What dramatic news does atticus bring during the refreshment part of the meeting?

That Tom Robinson got shot when trying to escape


Who kills Tom Robinson in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

When Tom Robinson was in jail he tried to climb the fence and run but was shot. They thought this was unusual because he was shot 17 times and died a painfull death. (probably because he was colored).


Is it unfair that Tom Robinson was shot?

yes because tom Robinson was innocent and was just seen to the cops as someone who was trying to escape the jail.


How many times was Tom Robinson in to kill a mockingbird shot?

Tom Robinson was shot 17 times before he was killed while attempting to escape from prison in "To Kill a Mockingbird."


What happened to Tom Robinson in prison?

Tom Robinson got shot 17 times. They were out in the exercise part of the jail and he made a dash for the gate. The guards said he would have been long gone if he would have had two arms. (his one arm is paralyzed, got it caught in a cotton gin) The guards warned him to stop, then they fired in the air, then shot to kill.


What news does Atticus bring to Alexandra and Calpurnia?

The news that Tom Robinson was killed while trying to escape from prison. This is during chapters 25-27 - After the Court Case


Who killed tom Robinson?

People sthat the guards vlaimed that they shot Tom Robinson


How many times was tom Robinson shot by the prison guards?

He was shot 17 times. They shot him that many times because he was black and they didn't care if one shot would stop him from escaping the prison, they wanted to kill him.


What happens to Tom Robinson after he is found guilty of raping Mayella?

Tom is sent to prison and the guards shot him 17 times to make sure his doesn't escape, but he was not trying to escape. They shot him because he was black. They shot him because he was escaping was a cover up.


Did tom robinson die?

Well tbh i didnt really read the book. Because i dont read. But i mean im pretty sure he died with diginity because why would they even ask it if they didnt think it was true.


In to kill a mockingbird does tom die before or after the verdict?

after the verdict because he was found guilty by the jury and he was sent to jail and as tom tried to escape, he got shot many times...and was killed. :]


How and why is tom Robinson killed?

Tom was escaping prison, and they shot him. If he didn't have his messed up arm, he would have escaped.