Case Number: 10827
Puckett, Robt. - Age 30 - Colored - Accidentally shot at 12:30 PM, 3/14/30, in shoe repair store at 7648 N. Paulina St., by the proprietor, Nathan Zalon, who was explaining to Puckett the mechanism of an automobile pistol. On 3/17/30 Zalon was exonerated by the Coroner. 41 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 14, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 16, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 7648 N. Paulina St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in shoe repair store |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in shoe repair store |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Puckett, Robt. |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Zalon, Nathan |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 41 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 17, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
