Case Number: 1037
Joyce, Allen, colored, fatally shot, 505 State St., by Lulie Wells, who shot at a woman accidentally hit Joyce, who died in the County Hospital. Lulu Wells was acquitted in C.C. (Judge Neeley) July 3, 1895.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 20, 1895 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 20, 1895 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 505 State st. |
| Location Description | 505 State st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 505 State st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Joyce, Allen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Wells, Lulie or Lulu |
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| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Neeley |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
