Case Number: 2628
Wright, Rufus, 68 years old, of firm of Morgan & Wright, fatally shot, Room 107 Leland Hotel and died April 15. Mrs. Louisa Lattridge, who was with him in the room was arrested, claimed the shooting was accidental, and was exonerated by Coroner's Jury April 26, 1900.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 14, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 15, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Leland hotel |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Leland hotel room 107 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Leland hotel room 107 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Wright, Rufus |
|---|---|
| Age | 68 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Lattridge, Louisa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Apr-00 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 26, 1900 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
