Case Number: 2070
Reynolds, John, 44 years old, while sleeping in a barn in rear of 4702 State St., fatally shot by young men who were shooting at a target. Died same day in County Hospital. David Apolodemas, Cornelius Bunting, Nick Matres, Eugene Lowther, and Buntono and Mrs. Lena Pantases, arrested and held for manslaughter by Coroner's Jury. Apolodemas discharged by Grand Jury, July term, 1904.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 4, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 4, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4702 State st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | barn in rear of 4702 State st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | barn in rear of 4702 State st. |
| Number of Defendants | 6 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Other residence |
Victim
| Name | Reynolds, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Apolodomas, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Jul-04 |
| Location of Arrest | At scene |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 6 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | July 15, 1904 |
