Case Number: 1549
Miller, Porter, col'd, 26 yrs., non-union teamster, employed by Peabody Coal Co., died in Provident Hospital. Shot in left groin, June 3, at 2728 Dearborn St., by Officer Richard DeBow, colored, 2d Prect., whom he assaulted while Miller was intoxicated.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 3, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 5, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 2728 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at 2728 Dearborn st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot |
| Motive | shot by officer, whom he assaulted while Miller wa |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at 2728 Dearborn st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Miller, Porter |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Provident |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, unskilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | DeBow, Richard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
