Case Number: 4520
Mills, John - Age 30 - Col. - Fatally assaulted at 47th St. & Normal Ave., by a mob of white men after they had stopped street car he was in and chased him off. On Aug. 26 Coroner recommended arrest and holdover of unknown rioters. 13 Pct. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 28, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 47th St. & Normal Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 47th & Normal |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | 47th & Normal |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Mills, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 26, 1919 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
