The grand jury believed Mr. Flowers ' account of the incident and he was not charged .
About a week later , on February 18 , 1956 , Mr. Flowers shot Dr. Brewer seven times and killed him , claiming self - defense .
The grand jury believed Mr. Mr. ' account of the incident and Brewer was not charged .
About a week later , on February 18 , 1956 , Mr. Flowers shot Dr. Brewer seven times and killed him , claiming self - defense .