Case Number: 2342

Scarlata, Henry, 4 ys. old. Shot dead at 53 Alexander St. by his brother who was exonerated by Coroner's Jury. The boys were playing with a gun. 3d pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 18, 1908
Date of Death February 18, 1908
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 53 Alexander St.
Type of Location Residence
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Scarlata, Henry
Age 4 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Defendant

Name brother
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White

Police

Precinct 3
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Date Defendant Arrested 18-Mar-08
Time Between Crime and Arrest Less than 1 day
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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