Case Number: 10901
Reynolds, Ernest - Age 15 - Accidentally shot to death at 5:15 PM, 4/6/29, at 135th St. and the Calumet River, with a 22 cal. rifle, by another boy, Peter Bell, age 15. On 4/8/29 Peter was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 6, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 6, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 135th St. and the Calumet River |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Reynolds, Ernest |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bell, Peter |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 8, 1929 |
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| 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 |
