Case Number: 2309
Shine, John P., desk sergeant, 17th Prect., shot dead, rear of 1253 E. 61st St., by Robert Newcomb, colored, whom Serg't. Shine attempted to arrest for the murder of Mrs. Florence Poore. Newcomb was arrested. 12th Prect. Held without bail Oct. 11, by Coroner's Jury. Sentenced Jan. 7, 1906, by Judge Barnes to hang Feb. 16, 1906. Hanged Feb. 16, 1906.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 10, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 10, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1253 E 61st st |
| Location Description | rear of 1253 E 61st st |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | desk sergeant shot dead |
| Motive | vic attempted to arres def for the murder of Mrs F |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear of 1253 E 61st st |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
Victim
| Name | Shrine, John P |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Nercomb, Robert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer off duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 11, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Barnes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 7, 1906 |
| Length of Sentence | Death penalty |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Post Trial Information | Death sentence carried out |
| Sentence Completed | Yes |
