He was shot by the police when he was trying to escape jail (prison)
Tom Robinson, who was accused of something he didn't do, was shot while trying to escape from jail. (He was accused of raping a white woman, which he did not actually do. Bob Ewell and his daughter accused him. )
Tom Robinson dies in "To Kill a Mockingbird" when he is shot by prison guards while attempting to escape. His attempt to flee illustrates the severe racial injustices and desperation faced by African Americans during that time. This tragic moment serves as a powerful commentary on the failings of the justice system and societal prejudice.
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