Case Number: 1734

Norman, William V., 49 years old, fatally shot, home 3542 Princeton Av., by his son Walter, 6 years old. Verdict, "accidental."


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 26, 1897
Date of Death October 26, 1897
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 3542 Princeton Av.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description home of victim and defendant
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location home of victim and defendant
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Defendant

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

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